Reanne Evans Storms Ahead: Just Two Frames from Women’s World Snooker Final
Reanne Evans is just two frames away from reaching the final of the Women’s World Snooker Championship, holding a 3-1 lead over second seed Ng On Yee at the mid-session interval. The 12-time world champion, who last lifted the trophy in 2019, is aiming to return to the title match after a four-year absence.
The Dudley-based star booked her semi-final spot with an emphatic 4-0 quarter-final victory over Narantuya Bayarsaikhan, showcasing her class with breaks of 63, 52, and 50 in Dongguan. Evans, now a TNT Sports pundit, remains the most successful player in the history of the tournament, boasting 12 titles between 2005 and 2019. England’s Allison Fisher (7) and Kelly Fisher (5) complete the all-time top three winners, but Evans continues to set the standard.
Her opponent, Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee, earned her place in the last four with a 4-2 win over Liu Ziling. The former champion is seeking a fourth world title, her first since 2018, and now faces Evans in a high-stakes showdown scheduled to resume at 10:00 BST on Monday.
Elsewhere in the draw, defending champion Bai Yulu’s attempt at a third consecutive crown came to an end in a dramatic 4-3 loss to Thailand’s world under-21 champion Panchaya Channoi. Channoi, who clinched the decider after opening with an impressive break of 74, now faces 2022 winner Mink Nutcharut in the other semi-final. Nutcharut secured her spot with a 4-1 win over fellow Thai Narucha Phoemphul, recording a top break of 60 in the process.
The tournament will conclude with a best-of-11-frame final on Tuesday at 05:00 BST, promising an exciting finale to an intense championship.
Despite the thrilling performances, some fans, such as social media user Victor F, have voiced concerns about the overall standard of play, describing it as “low and amateurish.” Nevertheless, Evans’ dominance and determination serve as a reminder of her unmatched experience and enduring class on the global stage.
As the semi-finals unfold, all eyes are on Evans, who is tantalizingly close to reclaiming her place at the pinnacle of women’s snooker, while Ng On Yee, Channoi, and Nutcharut aim to challenge her claim to glory.
