Zizins took it to the decider but wily Lilley played well throughout and claims his place in York. Lilley knocked in some good breaks including a 138 #UKChampionship #snooker

I see Zizins has David Lilley on Judgement Day. Winnable. #snooker

I've just ditched TNT. I got it half price for 6 months but now the full price is too much for me. I'll have to stick with network TV events. YouTube highlights and occasional live snooker.

This is currently just meaningless rhetoric. We need radical, even revolutionary policies to create a truly sustainable and socially equitable society - carbon negative food production, large scale rewilding, energy efficient housing and quality services in reach of all including rural communities

Thanks @kathi.break-off.com for your insightful response to my question. I'll keep an eye on the players you mentioned. The Tempodrom beckons!

Despite hosting one of the biggest tournaments, Germany now doesn't have any players on the main tour, nevermind ones competing for the top 48. Are there players coming through or does something need to happen in the German snooker scene to change this?