Latest Snooker News - September 24, 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of the Snooker247 Newsletter! Sent out to our subscribers on September 24. 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.
🎯 Snooker News September 24:
🌪️ Jimmy White, 64, Rolls Back the Years in Leicester
🤝 Mark Allen's Absence From the Tour Continues
🌍 Around the World: Shenzhen Open Preview, Irish Women's Open, US League Returns & European Disability Championships
Jimmy White, 64, Rolls Back the Years in Leicester
Jimmy White, the oldest player on the World Snooker Tour, produced one of the stories of the season so far, beating old rival Matthew Stevens 6-5 in a match with a combined age of 113 to qualify for the International Championship in Nanjing. White established a 5-2 lead with the help of a break of 104, only for Stevens to respond with runs of 121 and 72 to force a decider, which "the Whirlwind" held his nerve to win.
White wasn't finished there. Just days later he reeled off back-to-back wins at the Scottish Open qualifiers, including a superb comeback victory over Leone Crowley, to move within one match of a first appearance at the Edinburgh venue stages in three years. It's the ten-time ranking event winner's third win of the campaign and third century break of the season.
64White's age | 6-5Win over Stevens | 10Career ranking titles |
Mark Allen's Absence From the Tour Continues
Mark Allen has withdrawn from the upcoming Shenzhen Open, extending his absence from competitive snooker to eight consecutive events. The Northern Irishman hasn't played since his dramatic World Championship semi-final defeat to Wu Yize back in May, having since pulled out of the Championship League, Shanghai Masters, China Open, Wuhan Open, British Open, English Open, and now Shenzhen, each time citing personal reasons.
The World Snooker Tour has confirmed it remains in contact with the 40-year-old, and WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson has spoken publicly about the situation this week. Allen's next scheduled opportunity to return is the Northern Ireland Open in mid-October, a tournament he has won twice before.
Around the World
Asia – Shenzhen Open Looms as Next Stop The tour heads back to China for the Shenzhen Open from September 28-October 4, with defending champion Mark Williams looking to retain the title he won in the tournament's rebranded debut season.
Women's – Entries Open for Irish Women's Open World Women's Snooker has opened entries for the 2026 Irish Women's Open, to be staged at Snooker & Billiards Ireland's headquarters in Carlow.
USA – National Snooker League Returns for Season 2 The USSA's National Snooker League is set to return in October with an expanded format, aiming to give American players of all standards more chances to compete throughout the season.
Europe – European Disability Championships in Sofia The 2026 European Disability Championship, held in association with the EBSA, is being staged in Sofia, Bulgaria, running from September 20-24.
🔗 Originally Published On September 24
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