Summary

  1. Q&A: Your questions for BBC snooker teampublished at 19:08 BST 23 April 2024

    #bbcsnooker, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    The CrucibleImage source, PA Media

    Do you have a burning question for the BBC snooker team?

    Should the tournament stay or move from the Crucible Who will win? What's the state of the game right now?

    We want your snooker questions - fire them in, and we will get one of the team to answer later in the week.

    Get in touch using #bbcsnooker, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply).

    Please leave your name on text messages - we look forward to your questions...

  2. 'Si is a future world champion'published at 18:27 BST 23 April 2024

    M Williams 9-10 Si Jiahui

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre

    Three-time world champion Mark Williams has just been talking in the news conference and said: "I didn't play well all the way through the match, but I was playing well at the end. That's one of the best breaks you will see under pressure and if he can do that more regularly then he is a future world champion.

    "He definitely has the potential to win the world championship. Whether it's this year, who knows, it will be tough."

    Williams wondered if he would play in the Crucible again, although said he had no plans to retire.

    He added: "I'm 50 next year and I was looking around. I've loved every minute. I don't know if I will be back here again. I'm not considering my future but it's a tough game so to keep getting to these venues is hard so you have to treat it as if you're not going to get back.

    "Fingers crossed you will see me playing next year but I'm 50 [next year] and can't keep going on forever."

  3. 'Si has that star quality'published at 18:03 BST 23 April 2024

    M Williams 9-10 Si

    Shaun Murphy
    2005 world champion on BBC Two

    He's got that ability to stay calm under pressure and hit the ball as if he's in the practice room when it matters it the most.

    He did it last year against me and others - and he's done it again against Mark.

    Mark threw everything at him this afternoon but Si has that star quality.

  4. Postpublished at 18:01 BST 23 April 2024

    M Williams 9-10 Si

    Dennis Taylor
    1985 world champion on BBC Two

    Mark was not at his best but you can't take anything away from Si Jiahui.

    It's been a very entertaining match. He's a very modest boy but he's played brilliantly.