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SNOOKER fans watching a thrilling World Seniors tournament unfold just days after Kyren Wilson became king of the Crucible!

Wilson, 32, claimed the first World Championship title of his career after beating qualifier Jak Jones 18-14 in a mouthwatering final.

Jimmy White lost his crown to Igor Figueiredo1

Jimmy White lost his crown to Igor FigueiredoCredit: Getty

But the English legend got dumped out of the competition courtesy of eventual winner Igor Figueiredo.

World Seniors Snooker Championship live blog

World Seniors Snooker Championship 2024 fixtures and results

Round of 16

Wednesday 8th May

From 12pm

  • James Wattana 3-2 Rodney Goggins
  • Ken Doherty 3-1 Tyson Crinis
  • Tony Knowles 0-3 Mohamed Khairy
  • Igor Figueiredo 3-1 Tessa Davidson

Thursday 9th May

From 12pm

  • Tony Drago 3-1 Michael Judge
  • Jimmy White 3-2 Andrew Norman
  • Joe Johnson 1-3 Barry Pinches
  • Darren Morgan 1-3 Dechawat Poomjaeng

Quarter-finals

Friday 10th May

From 12pm

  • Jimmy White 0-3 Igor Figueiredo
  • Dechawat Poomjaeng 2-3 Ken Doherty
  • Tony Drago 3-1 Stuart Watson
  • Barry Pinches 3-1 James Wattana

Semi-finals

Saturday 11th May

From 12pm

  • Igor Figueiredo 4-1 Tony Drago
  • Ken Doherty 4-1 Barry Pinches

Sunday 12th May

Final

From 12pm

  • Ken Doherty 3-5 Igor Figueiredo

What is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2024 prize money?

There will be a whopping £50,000 in the World Seniors prize pot this year with the winner taking home £5,000 more than Jimmy White did in 2023.

White won £15,000 for his victory over Alfie Burden in the most recent competition.

However, the 2024 winner will receive £20,000 and they will also earn an automatic spot in the Champions of Champions event later this year.

How can I watch the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2024?

The World Seniors Snooker Championship 2024 will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 5 in the UK.

Fans can watch the entire tournament for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.

Alternatively, snooker lovers will be able stream the tournament through My5 live.

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