Snooker: Australian Open

[RussP]

A new ranking event added to the calendar starts early Monday morning. Unsurpisingly, Ronnie has pulled out whilst Graeme Dott has also had to withdraw. Up to the semis, it's a best of 9 format changing to best of 11 for the semis and best of 17 in the final:ok

[Wanderer89]

Re: Snooker: Australian Open 1 Pt Williams to win Austrailian Open 6/1 William Hill I'm having a go at the World number one here. He's been in fine form this year winning the German Masters and reaching the Semi finals of the World Championships narrowly losing out to Higgins in the semi-finals. Wales reached the semi-finals of the World cup this week and eventhough Williams did lose his frames against china this is not just a one frame game so the better players will show through this week. His side of the draw is brilliant which draws me to the bet. Barry Pinches is his 1st opponent followed by Gilbert/Misfud then potientally Robertson at worst in the quarters. He should be hot favourite in all these matches so at 6/1 i'll back him on this one.