Noppon Saengkham achieved a composed 147 maximum break at the World Championship, defeating Andy Hicks 10-5 in qualifying. This was Saengkham’s second 147 break of his career and the 20th to be achieved at the World Championship. The 31-year-old’s victory earned him a spot in the final qualification round, where he will face off against Jackson Page for a chance to compete at the Crucible. His flawless potting of the colors in the maximum break was met with applause from the crowd in Sheffield, bringing him one step closer to the tournament proper.
In other matches on Monday, Iranian player Hossein Vafaei defeated Marco Fu 10-4 and will now face Jiang Jun in the final qualifying round. Julien Leclercq was heavily beaten by Joe O’Connor with a score of 10-1, setting up a match between O’Connor and Matthew Selt. Cao Yupeng also secured a victory over Ma Hailong with a score of 10-4. The World Championship, live on discovery+, featured Neil Robertson in action as he looks to qualify for the tournament for the 20th consecutive year.
Saengkham’s impressive performance in achieving the 202nd maximum break in professional snooker showcased his skill and composure on the table. His ability to pot the final red, black, yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black balls flawlessly in the maximum break was a testament to his talent and focus. The technical shot required to set up a pot on the blue, followed by neatly potting the remaining balls, demonstrated his precision and control.
As Saengkham moves closer to the tournament proper, his clash with Jackson Page in the final qualification round will be a crucial match to determine who earns a spot at the prestigious Crucible. The World Championship is a highly anticipated event in the snooker calendar, and players like Saengkham, Vafaei, O’Connor, and Yupeng are looking to secure their place in the main competition. The intense competition and high stakes of the qualifying rounds add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.
Fans and spectators in Sheffield and beyond are eagerly following the World Championship action, with top snooker matches being streamed live on discovery+, the Eurosport app, and eurosport.com. The tournament has seen thrilling moments, competitive matches, and impressive performances from players like Saengkham and Robertson. As the competition heats up, all eyes are on the players vying for a chance to compete at the Crucible and potentially lift the prestigious World Championship trophy.
