World Championship Snooker 2025: Mark Selby Knocked Out Early, Trump and O'Sullivan Advance to the Quarterfinals
In a shocking turn of events at the Snooker World Championship 2025, Mark Selby, the tournament favourite, was eliminated in the first round by Ben Woollaston. The match, which lasted over eight hours, showcased resilience, tactical brilliance, and mental endurance from Woollaston.
Woollaston, Selby's training partner, clinched the victory with a score of 10-9. This result continues the trend of upsets at this year's championship. The odds for a Selby win were 1.06, indicating strong confidence in his victory, while Woollaston had odds of 6.25.
The match was not without drama. Selby made a comeback with a break over 50 points, narrowing the gap to 8-9. However, a crucial foul by Selby in the 18th frame sealed his defeat.
Meanwhile, Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan have advanced to the quarterfinals. Trump defeated Yuelong Zhou 10-4, while O'Sullivan beat Ali Carter by the same score. Odds favour both players to win their respective quarterfinal matches.
The suspended matches between Chris Wakelin and Mark Allen, and John Higgins and Xiao Guodong, will resume today. Betting options and odds are available for these matches, as well as for the other round of 16 matches featuring Mark Williams, Hossein Vafaei, Zhao Xintong, Lu Peifan, Ding Junhui, Luca Brecel, Si Jiahui, and Ben Woollaston.
Live bets can still be placed for the suspended matches. For those interested, the English video for the Woollaston vs Selby match can be found.
As the tournament progresses, the Snooker World Championship 2025 promises to deliver more exciting surprises and high-quality snooker action. Stay tuned for updates!
