Australian snooker world champion and Triple Crown winner
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of child sexual abuse. The High Court in Edinburgh backdated the sentence; his name has been added to the sex offenders register. Victims described grooming and multiple assaults spanning 1993-96 and 2006-10.
Wu Yize has won the Shenzhen Open final, defeating Yuan Sijun to become world No. 2 and extend China’s hold on the top rankings. He overcame Yuan after building a lead in the evening session, with breaks including 74 and 62 as he secured the title and £177,000. Yuan climbs to around 16-26 in the rankings.
Hong Kong qualifier Cheung Ka Wai has upset seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-3 in a NI Open first-round thriller. Cheung staged a late comeback, sealing victory in a decider after O’Sullivan’s early dominance, including a 138 clearance in frame two.