Guille
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Periodista. Enamorado de la lectura, la escritura o la música. Editor de la 'newsletter' semanal Blue Ball Snooker: https://blueballsnooker.substack.com/
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Ideas para modernizar (o no) el snooker
Aficionados al snooker y suscriptores de este boletín comparten sus reflexiones sobre la introducción del cronómetro, atenuar el código de vestimenta o modificar las reglas.
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¿Un cronómetro? ¿Alivirar el código de vestimenta? ¿Cambiar algunas reglas? El snooker es un oasis de tranquilidad, pero resuenan voces de cambios. Doy voz a los aficionados con la primera edición de mi 'newsletter' en 2026.
Buen día para debutar aquí.
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Buen día para debutar aquí.
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¿Qué es el snooker? Buena pregunta para Neil Robertson y Chris Wakelin.
January 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
¿Qué es el snooker? Buena pregunta para Neil Robertson y Chris Wakelin.
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Something extremely rare from a statistical point of view is happening at the Masters, as all the matches completed in R1 so far have ended with a 6-2 scoreline!!!
Wu 6-2 Murphy
Xiao 6-2 Selby
K. Wilson 6-2 Si
Trump 6-2 Ding
Higgins 6-2 Hawkins
Zhao 6-2 G. Wilson
Allen 6-2 M. Williams
#147sf
Wu 6-2 Murphy
Xiao 6-2 Selby
K. Wilson 6-2 Si
Trump 6-2 Ding
Higgins 6-2 Hawkins
Zhao 6-2 G. Wilson
Allen 6-2 M. Williams
#147sf
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Something extremely rare from a statistical point of view is happening at the Masters, as all the matches completed in R1 so far have ended with a 6-2 scoreline!!!
Wu 6-2 Murphy
Xiao 6-2 Selby
K. Wilson 6-2 Si
Trump 6-2 Ding
Higgins 6-2 Hawkins
Zhao 6-2 G. Wilson
Allen 6-2 M. Williams
#147sf
Wu 6-2 Murphy
Xiao 6-2 Selby
K. Wilson 6-2 Si
Trump 6-2 Ding
Higgins 6-2 Hawkins
Zhao 6-2 G. Wilson
Allen 6-2 M. Williams
#147sf
El snooker es un juego de milímetros.
January 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
El snooker es un juego de milímetros.
Sonríe, disfruta y se divierte Kyren Wilson. Aparta los malos recuerdos, encuentra la melodía con su taco y siente que sí, ya está de vuelta. Fantástico partido ante Si Jiahui, un jugador excesivamente atacante que necesita mejorar en la elección de sus tiros.
January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Sonríe, disfruta y se divierte Kyren Wilson. Aparta los malos recuerdos, encuentra la melodía con su taco y siente que sí, ya está de vuelta. Fantástico partido ante Si Jiahui, un jugador excesivamente atacante que necesita mejorar en la elección de sus tiros.
En octubre se cumplirán veinte años de la muerte de Paul Hunter a causa de un cáncer. Un aniversario indeseado, pero que en la semana del Masters invita a mirar al pasado para recordar sus tres títulos en este torneo. Lo hago en la edición de este martes.
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La historia de Paul Hunter
Triple ganador del Masters, el inglés es uno de los jugadores más queridos del snooker a pesar de su corta carrera, que terminó a los 27 años por culpa del cáncer.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
En octubre se cumplirán veinte años de la muerte de Paul Hunter a causa de un cáncer. Un aniversario indeseado, pero que en la semana del Masters invita a mirar al pasado para recordar sus tres títulos en este torneo. Lo hago en la edición de este martes.
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Xiao Guodong es el jugador chino más completo. Magnífica victoria ante Mark Selby en, no lo olvidemos, su primer partido en el Masters. Gran nivel en ataque, buen nivel bajo presión, tiene experiencia, compite de maravilla en lo táctico y tiene una confianza notable.
January 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Xiao Guodong es el jugador chino más completo. Magnífica victoria ante Mark Selby en, no lo olvidemos, su primer partido en el Masters. Gran nivel en ataque, buen nivel bajo presión, tiene experiencia, compite de maravilla en lo táctico y tiene una confianza notable.
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Mark Williams' 12-year-old son Joel has qualified for both the European under-16 and under-18 snooker championships to be held in Spain in March.
Williams junior won two national series events in Wales this weekend.
📰 Full story 👇
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Williams junior won two national series events in Wales this weekend.
📰 Full story 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Son of snooker legend wins title double and qualifies for European Championships
Joel Williams - the 12-year-old son of three-time world snooker champion Mark - has qualified for both the European under-16 and 18 snooker championships later this year.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Mark Williams' 12-year-old son Joel has qualified for both the European under-16 and under-18 snooker championships to be held in Spain in March.
Williams junior won two national series events in Wales this weekend.
📰 Full story 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Williams junior won two national series events in Wales this weekend.
📰 Full story 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Wu Yize aporta una frescura necesaria para el snooker. Brillante partido ante un decepcionante Shaun Murphy.
January 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Wu Yize aporta una frescura necesaria para el snooker. Brillante partido ante un decepcionante Shaun Murphy.
Hoy arranca una nueva edición del Masters con los 16 mejores jugadores de snooker. ¿Qué ocurrió el año pasado? Shaun Murphy conquistó el título con un brillante nivel en ataque (con 147 incluido) y su gran trabajo con Peter Ebdon. Debuta ante Wu Yize.
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La semana fantástica de Shaun Murphy
Crónica de la victoria de Shaun Murphy en el Masters, con atención a las claves de su triunfo y a la importancia de la salud mental en el snooker.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Hoy arranca una nueva edición del Masters con los 16 mejores jugadores de snooker. ¿Qué ocurrió el año pasado? Shaun Murphy conquistó el título con un brillante nivel en ataque (con 147 incluido) y su gran trabajo con Peter Ebdon. Debuta ante Wu Yize.
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A fantastic day for young talent on the professional circuit, as several youthful cueists qualify for the Welsh Open.
This includes 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk who booked his ticket for Llandudno at the end of February.
📰 Link to our full report:
#WeLoveSnooker
This includes 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk who booked his ticket for Llandudno at the end of February.
📰 Link to our full report:
#WeLoveSnooker
Snooker wonderkid qualifies for Welsh Open along with other exciting young prospects
Fourteen-year-old Michal Szubarczyk has qualified for the televised stages of the 2026 Welsh Open after coming through two rounds of preliminaries in Sheffield.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:28 PM
A fantastic day for young talent on the professional circuit, as several youthful cueists qualify for the Welsh Open.
This includes 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk who booked his ticket for Llandudno at the end of February.
📰 Link to our full report:
#WeLoveSnooker
This includes 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk who booked his ticket for Llandudno at the end of February.
📰 Link to our full report:
#WeLoveSnooker
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Michał Szubarczyk not only became the youngest ever professional, he also managed to win a total of 10 pro matches before turning 15. 🤯
January 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Michał Szubarczyk not only became the youngest ever professional, he also managed to win a total of 10 pro matches before turning 15. 🤯
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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Masters due to medical reasons, the World Snooker Tour has announced this evening.
O'Sullivan will be replaced by Chris Wakelin, who was first in line to receive to a call-up.
#WeLoveSnooker
O'Sullivan will be replaced by Chris Wakelin, who was first in line to receive to a call-up.
#WeLoveSnooker
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Masters due to medical reasons, the World Snooker Tour has announced this evening.
O'Sullivan will be replaced by Chris Wakelin, who was first in line to receive to a call-up.
#WeLoveSnooker
O'Sullivan will be replaced by Chris Wakelin, who was first in line to receive to a call-up.
#WeLoveSnooker
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UPDATE: Here is an overview of frames per maximum for the last few seasons on the Main Tour.
So far this season there have been 18 maximums in 10,272 frames. That's one maximum per 571 frames. At this pace there will be appr 29 maximums this season.
#snooker #WeLoveSnooker
So far this season there have been 18 maximums in 10,272 frames. That's one maximum per 571 frames. At this pace there will be appr 29 maximums this season.
#snooker #WeLoveSnooker
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
UPDATE: Here is an overview of frames per maximum for the last few seasons on the Main Tour.
So far this season there have been 18 maximums in 10,272 frames. That's one maximum per 571 frames. At this pace there will be appr 29 maximums this season.
#snooker #WeLoveSnooker
So far this season there have been 18 maximums in 10,272 frames. That's one maximum per 571 frames. At this pace there will be appr 29 maximums this season.
#snooker #WeLoveSnooker
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...𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟰𝟳!
Congratulations to Matt Selt on making his first maximum break in professional competition this evening at the Championship League.
It is a record-extending 18th 147 of the season, and the 235th in top flight history.
Two this year already!
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
Congratulations to Matt Selt on making his first maximum break in professional competition this evening at the Championship League.
It is a record-extending 18th 147 of the season, and the 235th in top flight history.
Two this year already!
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
...𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟰𝟳!
Congratulations to Matt Selt on making his first maximum break in professional competition this evening at the Championship League.
It is a record-extending 18th 147 of the season, and the 235th in top flight history.
Two this year already!
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
Congratulations to Matt Selt on making his first maximum break in professional competition this evening at the Championship League.
It is a record-extending 18th 147 of the season, and the 235th in top flight history.
Two this year already!
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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Ronnie O'Sullivan has been in Ireland practising with fellow professionals Jordan Brown and Aaron Hill ahead of his 2026 Masters campaign, next week.
O'Sullivan is due to face Neil Robertson in round one on the evening of Wednesday 14th January.
📰 Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
O'Sullivan is due to face Neil Robertson in round one on the evening of Wednesday 14th January.
📰 Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Irish bootcamp for Ronnie O'Sullivan as he prepares for latest Masters title tilt
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been practising with professional players in Ireland in preparation for his upcoming 2026 Masters campaign in London.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been in Ireland practising with fellow professionals Jordan Brown and Aaron Hill ahead of his 2026 Masters campaign, next week.
O'Sullivan is due to face Neil Robertson in round one on the evening of Wednesday 14th January.
📰 Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
O'Sullivan is due to face Neil Robertson in round one on the evening of Wednesday 14th January.
📰 Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Semana muy importante para jugadores como Robert Milkins, Jordan Brown, Sanderson Lam o Ben Mertens para intentar no perder su tarjeta en el circuito profesional de snooker. Hay varios jóvenes europeos que también necesitan triunfos.
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Crucial week ahead as players fight for their professional snooker lives
Careers are on the line in the second half of the season
metro.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Semana muy importante para jugadores como Robert Milkins, Jordan Brown, Sanderson Lam o Ben Mertens para intentar no perder su tarjeta en el circuito profesional de snooker. Hay varios jóvenes europeos que también necesitan triunfos.
metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/c...
metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/c...
¿Un cronómetro? ¿Alivirar el código de vestimenta? ¿Cambiar algunas reglas? El snooker es un oasis de tranquilidad, pero resuenan voces de cambios. Doy voz a los aficionados con la primera edición de mi 'newsletter' en 2026.
Buen día para debutar aquí.
blueballsnooker.substack.com/p/ideas-para...
Buen día para debutar aquí.
blueballsnooker.substack.com/p/ideas-para...
Ideas para modernizar (o no) el snooker
Aficionados al snooker y suscriptores de este boletín comparten sus reflexiones sobre la introducción del cronómetro, atenuar el código de vestimenta o modificar las reglas.
blueballsnooker.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
¿Un cronómetro? ¿Alivirar el código de vestimenta? ¿Cambiar algunas reglas? El snooker es un oasis de tranquilidad, pero resuenan voces de cambios. Doy voz a los aficionados con la primera edición de mi 'newsletter' en 2026.
Buen día para debutar aquí.
blueballsnooker.substack.com/p/ideas-para...
Buen día para debutar aquí.
blueballsnooker.substack.com/p/ideas-para...