Holt And Saengkham Make Winners’ Week
Michael Holt and Noppon Saengkham progressed to Winners’ Week of the BetVictor Championship League Snooker – Ranking Edition at the Morningside Arena in Leicester.
Holt was the first of the day to make it into the second phase, following victories over Scott Donaldson and Alfie Burden in group one. The Hitman ended tied on six points with Burden, but edged him out on frames won. Nottingham’s Holt deposed Londoner Burden by beating him in his last match of the group, earning a 3-0 whitewash victory
Saengkham and Mark Davis contested an exhilarating final match in group 19 for a return to Leicester next week. Saengkham had won both of his previous games – against Ross Muir and Jenson Kendrick. Davis secured a 3-0 victory over Kendrick, but drew 2-2 with Muir – leaving a deficit of two points to Saengkham at the top of the table. Only a victory for Davis would see him progress.
With Davis leading 2-1, the match came down to the final black. Both players spurned chances, but it was Saengkham who eventually deposited the black to ensure the match ended 2-2.
Judd Trump and Jimmy White take centre stage on Tuesday, 11 July, in a fascinating Group 2 with Xu Si and Reanne Evans live on Viaplay Xtra in the UK and Ireland. Table 2 action is available worldwide on Matchroom.Live and the Matchroom Multi Sport YouTube where Group 18 sees Joe Perry, Jamie Clarke, Andy Lee and Stuart Carrington fight for a place in the second stage.
Watch BetVictor Championship League Snooker – Ranking Edition on Viaplay Xtra – FreeView in the UK and Ireland. Those in Scandinavia, the Baltics, Netherlands, and Poland can watch live on Viaplay whilst Matchroom.Live is available to those without a broadcaster. See where to watch here.
The BetVictor Championship League Snooker – Ranking Edition carries a first prize of £33,000 and the winner also securing a spot in the 2023 Champion of Champions set to take place in Bolton from November 13-19 live on ITV.