Latest Snooker News - September 17, 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of the Snooker247 Newsletter! Sent out to our subscribers on September 17. In this edition, we cover the most exciting moments from recent matches, behind-the-scenes updates, and upcoming tournaments you won't want to miss.
šÆ Snooker News September 17:
š Ali Carter, 47, Wins Emotional English Open Title
š± World No.1 Zhao Falls to Lines in Round One Shock
š Around the World: Zhao's UK Struggles, Bai Yulu's Hat-Trick, US Nationals & European Championships
Ali Carter, 47, Wins Emotional English Open Title
Ali Carter claimed the seventh ranking title of his career, and his first since 2024, with a 9-6 win over Mark Williams in Sunday's English Open final in his home county of Essex. Williams led 5-3 at the interval, but Carter came out fighting, winning the first two frames after the break and never trailing again, sealing victory with a break of 54 in the decider.
The 47-year-old, who has twice battled cancer and lives with Crohn's disease, called the win "very, very special" afterwards. Victory moves Carter up nine places to 16th in the world rankings, and it is the first time he has beaten one of the sport's "all-time greats" in a ranking final.
9-6Final score | 7thCareer ranking title | 16thNew world ranking |
World No.1 Zhao Falls to Lines in Round One Shock
World number one Zhao Xintong suffered an early exit in Brentwood, beaten 4-2 by world number 53 Oliver Lines on the tournament's opening day. Lines, who had lost his only previous meeting with Zhao, took the first two frames before the Chinese star levelled with breaks of 102 and 100, only for Lines to respond immediately with runs of 71 and 84 to seal the win.
It continued a difficult run of results on UK soil for Zhao since claiming the world number one ranking, and further opened up the draw for the likes of Judd Trump, Mark Selby, and eventual runner-up Mark Williams.
Around the World
Asia ā Zhao Xintong's Struggles on UK Soil Continue The world number one has now been beaten early in both the British Open and English Open since returning to UK venues, a stark contrast to his dominant run through the China leg of the season.
Women's ā Bai Yulu Completes UK Hat-Trick China's Bai Yulu won a third straight UK Women's Championship in Leeds, reclaiming the world number one ranking in the process at the Northern Snooker Centre.
USA ā Denkha Wins Third Straight US National Title Renat Denkha retained his United States National Snooker Championship, fighting off a strong challenge from Hasanain Alsultani at the PABSA Academy in Santa Clara.
Europe ā European Championships Underway in Sofia The EBSA European Snooker Championships are being staged in Bulgaria through September 25, also hosting the Disability Championships and a Q Tour Europe event.
š Originally Published On September 17
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