Snooker results LIVE: International Championship qualifiers LATEST SCORES as Judd Trump books spot – updates
THE International Championship qualifying is taking place in Sheffield - and Judd Trump has booked his place for the China showpiece.
Elsewhere, the British Open concluded with Mark Selby claiming the Clive Everton Trophy.
Jester beat four-time champion 10-5 in the final and took home the £100,000 jackpot.
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Higgins 5-0 Lines
Another dominant frame, helped by a 64 break and a 25 break.
He is cruising...
Higgins 4-0 Lines
Back underway in Cheltenham.
Can Lines produce a stunning comeback?
Or can Higgins continue his dominance?
Higgins 4-0 Lines
Time for a breather - and the chance for Lines to regroup.
He finds himself 4-0 down is being totally outplayed, here.
Maybe Lines could get some pearls of wisdom from his dad Peter, who had a 6-3 winning record against Higgins when he was a snooker pro.
At the minute, Higgins has got his opponent hook, Lines and sinker...
Higgins 3-0 Lines
Higgins is beginning to turn the screw now.
He marches to a break of 57 and looks to extend that.
However, he is called for a foul after clipping a red with his cue.
It only delays the inevitable, though, and he is halfway to the final.
Higgins 2-0 Lines
Two close frames.
But two close frames that, crucially, go the way of Higgins.
He gets to 60-43 and Lines needs a snooker but can't find it.
Higgins pots the pink and he's 2-0 up.
Higgins 1-0 Lines
A tense affair to kick things off - very tight indeed and a few mistakes from Lines in his first semi-final.
Lines has to try and get some penalty points and attempts to snooker Higgins on the pink.
But the four-time world champ shows his class and Lines concedes the frame.
Higgins in front after 33 minutes.
Underway in Cheltenham
Here we come then.
The new kid on the block against one of the all-time greats.
First to six.
Higgins strikes first with an early red-pink combo.
Almost time
Here we go, then.
The final countdown to the British Open as four men look to book their spots in tomorrow's Cheltenham final.
Who will progress out of John Higgins and Oliver Lines then Mark Allen and Mark Selby?
Find out with us throughout the afternoon.
One hour to go until John Higgins v Oliver Lines
Higgins began this week ranked outside the world's top 16 for the first time in 29 years.
But the Scot could end it with a 32nd career ranking title in his collection.
The 49 year-old compiled a couple of centuries in a comfortable 5-1 outing against Elliot Slessor in the last round.
While Lines produced a strong finish to deny World Championship runner up Zak Jones with a 5-4 scoreline in the quarters.
Oliver Lines is the son of former professional snooker player Peter Lines.
John Higgins faces Lines at 1pm
Fans wish Oliver Lines the best in his first ever world ranking semi-final
Oliver Lines faces 49-year-old John Higgins - who has won 31 ranking titles - at 1pm today.
One said: "Wishing Oli Lines all the very best today!🙏"
A second wrote: "I really hope Oli Lines can give Higgins a good match."
While another added: "This lad is seriously talented and it’s great to see him at the business end of a Ranking Event like this."
Lines is a Leeds United fan too - the Championship face Coventry at 3pm.
What is the format for the final two stages of the British Open?
- Semi-finals: Matches decided in best of 11 frames (mid-session interval)
- Final: Matches decided in best of 19 frames (played over two sessions with mid-session intervals in both)
Magical Allen
A look back at Mark Allen's 147 maximum break against Ben Mertens on Thursday.
Semi-final day
The action gets underway from 1pm with John Higgins vs Oliver Lines.
Before the standout semi-final from Mark Selby vs Mark Allen rounds off proceedings from 7pm tonight.
Lines stunned Jak Jones late last night to reach the final four.
Credit: PA Trump's century milestone
Judd Trump, 35, is just the third player to ever reach the milestone after Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins.
The current world No1 has also hit the figure quicker than both of his rivals.
O'Sullivan was 43-years-old when got there and Higgins was 49.
It took both of them 27 and 33 years on tour respectively to hit 1000 centuries - but Trump needed only 20 seasons.
Grand old Trump
Judd Trump received a standing ovation after recording his 1,000th century last night.
The 35-year-old reached the milestone in his British Open semi-final against Mark Allen, but went on to lose to the Northern Irishman.
Fans inside the arena in Cheltenham were on their feet applauding Trump.
Trump had a huge grin on his face, acknowledging the cheers by putting his arm up to the crowd.
In a classy moment, opponent Allen also joined in and clapped the former world champion.
Today's semi-final action
From 1pm
John Higgins vs Oliver Lines
From 7pm
Mark Selby vs Mark Allen
Credit: PA A reminder of what's at stake
All of today's semi-finalists have already secured a whopping £20,000 for reaching the last 4.
But the two that progress to tomorrow's final are guaranteed £45,000, with the winner taking the mammoth £100,000 jackpot.
Here is a breakdown of the prize money:
Winner: £100,000
Runner-up: £45,000
Semi-finals: £20,000
Quarter-finals: £12,000
Last 16: £9,000
Last 32: £6,000
Last 64: £3,000
High break: £5,000
Total: £502,000Selby pays tribute to Clive Everton after quarter-final win
Selby paid tribute to the late Clive Everton following his quarter-final win over David Gilbert on Friday.
He said: "When I first started as a pro he was the main commentator, and I would also buy his magazine Snooker Scene.
"It's a very sad day for snooker, he had such an iconic voice."
Credit: Getty Trump makes 1000 career centuries
Last night, Judd Trump made his 1,000th career century during his thrilling quarter-final with Mark Allen.
After hitting the milestone, the World No1 joins Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins in the exclusive club.
Incredible moment Judd Trump gets standing ovation after 1000th century as fans spot Mark Allen's classy reactionPrevious British Open winners
Of the four that remain, John Higgins is the only man to claim the British Open title.
The Scotsman will be aiming to win the competition for a record fifth time.
2023 Mark Williams
2022 Ryan Day
2021 Mark Williams
2004 John Higgins
2003 Stephen Hendry
2002 Paul Hunter
2001 John Higgins
2000 Peter Ebdon
1999 Stephen Hendry
1999 Fergal O'Brien
1998 John Higgins
1997 Mark Williams
1996 Nigel Bond
1995 John Higgins
1994 Ronnie O'Sullivan
1993 Steve Davis
1992 Jimmy White
1991 Stephen Hendry
1990 Bob Chaperon
1989 Tony Meo
1988 Stephen Hendry
1987 Jimmy White
1986 Steve Davis
1985 Silvino FranciscoLines into semi-final!
Lines has stunned Jak Jones to progress to the semi-final of a ranking event for the first time in his career.
A superb break of 75 sees him book his spot in the last-4 against Higgins.
Tomorrow’s semi-finals confirmed:
From 1pm
John Higgins vs Oliver Lines
From 7pm
Mark Selby vs Mark Allen
Latest scores - final frame decider coming up in Cheltenham
Lines does brilliantly to keep his head and take this quarter-final tie to a decider.
Jones had the chance to take control of the frame and win the match, but he failed to capitalise, and Lines now looks the more likely to progress.
- Jak Jones 4-4 Oliver Lines
- Judd Trump 3-5 Mark Allen (F)
Latest scores - one semi-final spot remains
Lines is still looking to make it to the last-4 of a ranking event for the first time in his career.
He must level the quarter-final in this frame, or he will be heading home.
- Jak Jones 4-3 Oliver Lines
- Judd Trump 3-5 Mark Allen (F)
Allen reacts
Mark Allen has spoken about his impressive triumph over World No1 Judd Trump in the quarter-finals of the British Open.
He said: "I don't make things easy for myself. I could have won 5-1 or 5-2.
"Any win over Judd is good, but I feel there is room for improvement."
Credit: Getty Latest scores - Jones goes within one
Jones is now one frame away from victory over Lines.
A last-4 clash against John Higgins awaits the victor on Table Two.
- Jak Jones 4-3 Oliver Lines
- Judd Trump 3-5 Mark Allen (F)
