Tomorrow the current world champion and a former number one of the world will play in Shanghai in front of a large audience. 30 years can really make the difference and all that just the day after Guo Hua's 54th birthday - a real precursor.

After two seasons and many difficulties, he decided to go back to China. In 1997 he played some short-formats tournaments in his native country, were snooker was starting its development. He was able to beat Ken Doherty and his idol Stephen Hendry, making also a century break.

Famously, Joe Davis overtook him just a few weeks later with a 146. Chenier, who sadly passed away in 1970, would end his career making a 147, becoming one of the first prominent figures in Canadian snooker.

The Hull native would end up reaching the semifinals of the 1950 World Championship before losing to defending champion Fred Davis.
In an exhibition match against Walter Donaldson, held at Leicester Square Hall, Chenier made a 144 break, which was a world record at the time.

Not interested in century breaks but always up for a bet, always fascinated by the game and famous for his gentleman manners at the table, together with Norman Squires he was part of the folklore of City Tattersall's Club in Sydney. #snooker

Eugenio worked so hard in the last few years and was never able to replicate in tournaments the level he is capable of in practice.

Will be good see him at the EBSA European Championship in 2026!

#snooker #snookeritalia #nationalchampionship #semifinals #wst #wpbsa

41 years old now. In 2019 he was supposed to play in the World Open as a wildcard, but he decided to decline, offering it to his protégé Gao Yang. Played few times in the Chinese circuits, but without much continuity.

¡Hola! Been here from last summer, but good to see more joining!
Tough match for Neil, that's for sure.
Saludos desde Nápoles.

First amateur to won a minor ranking title. Still active as a snooker coach (Gao Yang is one his players), played some Chinese tournaments in the years, but also he is now focusing on Heyball.