World Open – Last 16 discussion

[The Statman]

The Last 16 of the tournament gets underway tomorrow (Thursday 23) and the draw has just been made, so this seems a good time to start the discussion thread for the round.

Remember the start of this round is third match of the afternoon session - so exact time remains to be seen!

[simplysnookeryt]

Really enjoting this tournament so far, what does everyone else think. SimplySnooker's question of the Round: What were your original thoughts of the tournament before it started, and have they changed, and if yes why?

[JohnPizzapan]

What were your original thoughts of the tournament before it started, and have they changed, and if yes why?

At first I was sort of puzzled to the outcome of this tournament. Since it's the first of the season, we don't really know who's in a good form and who isn't. I'm enjoying it so far and I still have no idea who may win it in the end.

[Odrl]

What do you mean it's the first of the season...?

There have been several tournaments this season already, including a televised ranking event in Shanghai the week before last.

[JohnPizzapan]

I know ... I just realised that yesterday. I thought this was the first Ranking event of the season as I didn't even watch the Shanghai Masters.

[Looki]

Looking forward to the Williams v Hawkins match. Both have been in good form in this tournament. I expect pretty aggressive game this evening.

[simplysnookeryt]

Ding Junhui is the first player through to the Quarter Finals after a commanding 3-0 win over Marcus Campbell. Tonight's two Last 16 games, beginning at 7PM are Mark Williams against Barry Hawkins and Peter Ebdon against Lui Song.

[very.tee]

This match should be really good! I hope Bazza can keep up his good quality snooker against such a great opponent :snooker:

[spike]

Impressive start from Williams. Going to take some beating if he continues the standard he has produced so far..

[cue1]

Nice ton from Mark... Some lovely pots along the way

Come On Mark J.!!!:snooker:

[montoya10]

Near 'Not belongs to the earth' frame by Williams.
I wonder how will Hawkins respond to that?

[cue1]

That didn't look like a foul... I'm assuming she thought he fouled the brown with his shirt sleeve!!!

[very.tee]

That last frame was ridiculous! Near 'Not belongs to the earth' sums it up just right montoya

Looks like Bazza hasn't been too overwhelmed though, this is just what I like to see! :snooker:

[montoya10]

Indeed he is not

Sone cool shots by Hawkins there.

[Elaine]

quality break from Bazza