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2019 World Snooker Championship
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The 2019 World Snooker Championship was a professional snooker tournament that took place from 20 April to 6 May 2019 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. It was the 43rd consecutive year the World Snooker Championship had been held at the Crucible, and the 20th and final ranking event of the 2018–19 snooker season. Qualifying for the tournament took place from 10 to 17 April 2019 at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Sports betting company Betfred sponsored the event.
James Cahill became the first-ever amateur to qualify for the World Championship staged at the Crucible.
James Cahill became the first-ever amateur to qualify for the World Championship staged at the Crucible.
Shaun Murphy completed only the second-ever whitewash at the main stage of the World Championship.
Shaun Murphy completed only the second-ever whitewash at the main stage of the World Championship.
Qualifier Gary Wilson won the longest-ever World Championship frame at the Crucible in his first round decider against Luca Brecel.
Qualifier Gary Wilson won the longest-ever World Championship frame at the Crucible in his first round decider against Luca Brecel.
16th seed David Gilbert defeated the defending champion Mark Williams in the second round; Gilbert went on to the semi-finals.
16th seed David Gilbert defeated the defending champion Mark Williams in the second round; Gilbert went on to the semi-finals.
World Snooker Championship
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The World Snooker Championship is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in professional snooker. It is also the richest, with total prize money of £2,395,000 in 2023, including £500,000 for the winner. First held in 1927, it is now one of the three tournaments that make up snooker's Triple Crown Series. The reigning world champion is Kyren Wilson.
World Snooker Championship trophy during the 2007 event
World Snooker Championship trophy during the 2007 event
The World Snooker Championship trophy in front of the Crucible Theatre
The World Snooker Championship trophy in front of the Crucible Theatre
The two-table setup at the 2019 event
The two-table setup at the 2019 event