World women’s snooker champion Bai Yulu fails to reach the UK Championship in York, losing 6-1 to former semi-finalist Jack Lisowski; The 32-man field will consist of the top 16 players in the world and 16 qualifiers
Last update: 20/11/24 23:58
China’s Bai Yulu falls short of reaching the UK Championships
World women’s snooker champion Bai Yulu missed out on qualifying for the UK Championships after losing 6-1 to Jack Lisowski in the final qualifying round.
The 21-year-old Chinese beat three players to claim another victory to become the first woman to earn a place in the main draw of the Triple Crown tournament.
But his hopes were dashed as Lisowski, a British Championship semi-finalist two years ago, was rocked after five half-century breaks in Wednesday’s match.
Baie, who roared past Scott Donaldson to win 6-5 and seal his place at Judgment Day, had a chance to level the match at 1-1 after recovering from a 69-0 lead in the second frame, but missed the final blue.
Lisowski picked it up for a 4-0 lead.
After a break of 59, Baie claimed the fifth frame but Lisowski was not to be denied and finished with 85 and 66 runs to book his place at York next week.
Full UK Championship schedule
First stage
Saturday, November 23
at 13:00
Ronnie O’Sullivan (1) vs Qualifier
Sean Murphy (9) vs Qualifier
19:00
Ding Junhui (8) vs Qualifiers
Xiao Guodong (16) vs Qualifier:
Sunday, November 24
at 13:00
Mark Allen (4) vs. Qualifier
Ali Carter (12) vs Qualifier
19:00
Si Jiahui (13) vs Qualifier
Mark Selby (5) v Qualifier
Monday, November 25
at 13:00
Chris Wakelin (15) vs Qualifier
Kieren Wilson (2) v Qualifier
19:00
Luca Bressel (7) vs Qualifier
Gary Wilson (10) vs Qualifier
Tuesday, November 26
at 13:00
John Higgins (14) vs Qualifier
Judd Trump (3) vs Qualifier
19:00
Mark Williams (6) vs Qualifier
Zhang You (11) vs Qualifier:
