Young Talent Meets Champion at Snooker Shoot-Out

In the draw for the 2025 9Club Snooker Shoot Out, reigning women’s champion Bai Yulu is set to face 14-year-old newcomer Ellise Scott in the opening round. Bai, who made history by scoring a 145 break earlier this year, will make her second appearance at the event after advancing to round two last year. Meanwhile, Scott earns a professional debut at the event, having been nominated by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association thanks to her Under-21 ranking. Scott described her excitement and confidence ahead of the fast-paced, ten-minute format.

Lines Claims Leeds Seniors Crown

Peter Lines captured the English Seniors Tour Event 3 title in Leeds with a narrow 4–3 victory over Simon Bedford. The 55-year-old former professional battled through a strong 64-player field, winning six matches across the weekend to secure his first crown on the tour. After trailing 2–1 in his opening match, Lines surged in form, stringing together 15 straight frames on his route to the final. He built a 2–0 lead in the title match with an impressive break of 83, withstood Bedford’s fightback, and sealed the win in a tense deciding frame.

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