World Open Line-Up

[simplysnookeryt]

Not sure if this has been posted but I got this from World Snooker.

World Snooker
There is only one table. Play will start at the allocated time each day with at least a 5 minute interval between matches.

The draw up to and including the Semi Finals will be made on a random basis.

All matches up to and including the SFs will be best of 5 frames and the Final will be best of 9 frames.

Saturday September 18
2.30pm
Neil Robertson v Graeme Dott
Ali Carter v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Stephen Maguire v Stuart Pettman

Not before 7pm
Steve Davis v Peter Ebdon
Shaun Murphy v Dave Harold

Sunday September 19
2pm
Stephen Hendry v Bjorn Haneveer
Mark Williams v Igor Figueiredo
Ding Junhui v Adrian Gunnell

7pm
Jimmy White v Paul Davison
Mark Selby v Barry Hawkins

Monday September 20
12.30pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark King
Last 32 match
Last 32 match

7pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match

Tuesday September 21
1pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match
Last 32 match
7pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match

Wednesday September 22
12.30pm
Last 32 match
Not before 2pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match
7pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match

Thursday September 23
12.30pm
Last 32 match
Last 32 match
Last 16 match
7pm
Last 16 match
Last 16 match

Friday September 24
12.30pm
Last 16 match
Last 16 match
Last 16 match
7pm
Last 16 match
Last 16 match

Saturday September 25
1pm
Quarter-final
Quarter-final
7pm
Quarter-final
Quarter-final

Sunday September 26
2pm
Semi-final
Semi-final
8pm
Final

One thing I can see from that, what time are they expecting the Final to finish, especially if we have a repeat of the World Final. 9 possible frames starting at 8pm.

[ltfc39]

One thing I can see from that, what time are they expecting the Final to finish, especially if we have a repeat of the World Final. 9 possible frames starting at 8pm.

Yes, but it's only 9 frames, not 11. The winner only needs 5 frames to win also. You must remember, the players (especially in SF2) will probably need rest in between the matches. This format will work exceptionally well IMO.

[cueman]

Looking forward to this and think it will generate a lot of interest for the game. The whole concept is good, shorter matches, one table, able to watch all the players etc. Also an open draw which makes for an even contest instead of the higher ranked players given an easier ride. Can't wait now for the 18th as there are some cracking matches right from the off.