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BetVictor Shoot Out champion Chris Wakelin believes that securing his maiden ranking crown earlier this year can inspire him to further success this season. The Warwickshire cueman has made a strong start to the campaign and a group victory on Monday means he is still in pursuit of a second ranking title, forming part of… Read More

World number 44 Chris Wakelin believes now is the time to make his move and establish himself at the top end of the sport, starting with a strong showing at next week’s BetVictor European Masters. The Nuneaton cueman edged out Jamie Clarke 5-4 in the recent qualifying event for the European Masters and faces Oliver… Read More

World number 62 Chris Wakelin will be swapping his snooker cue for dancing shoes next month, when he takes part in a Strictly Christmas charity fundraiser in aid of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. Wakelin has no prior experience in ballroom dancing, but will take the plunge on December 17th and 18th, when the event takes… Read More

World number 60 Chris Wakelin will head to the British Open to face an opponent he never thought he would meet, in the form of seven-time World Champion Stephen Hendry. Wakelin was yet to turn professional when Hendry initially hung up his cue back in 2012. However, the Scot made a shock return to the… Read More

World number 60 Chris Wakelin says he is fulfilling the vow he made to lose weight and gain fitness in the aftermath of his Betfred World Championship campaign. The Rugby cueman showed considerable grit and determination by qualifying for the Crucible and maintaining his professional status in the process. His place on the circuit was… Read More

World number 49 Chris Wakelin has been using his newfound time in lockdown to take to the chessboard and has even found himself going head to head with Grandmaster Aman Hambleton. Like many others, snooker professionals have been left unable to ply their trade during lockdown and have had to find other ways to occupy… Read More

Chris Wakelin is hoping that making his World Championship debut back in April can inspire him to lift a maiden ranking title, when the 2018/19 campaign kicks off next month. The 26-year-old had spent six seasons as a professional attempting to qualify for snooker’s tournament of tournaments, before finally reaching the Crucible for the first… Read More

One of snooker’s most promising young talents, now playing his second season on the tour, talks about his snooker ambitions… Chris you’ve had a strong start to the season, are you happy with your performances and results? Yes it has been a good start although I’ve lost a couple of close matches which could have… Read More