World Championship Snooker

Bazile | 20:38 Tue 22nd Apr 2025 | Sport

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What would happen if during a frame a playing accidentally dug into the cloth and caused a 'divet' ?

Table recloth - balls replaced using the recording replay ?

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I think I saw this happen once. It was a small tear which was quickly repaired and the match carried on.

With a big tear I believe the balls are 'noted' and the match carries on with the ok of both players. I think.

I don't know the ins and outs but Shaun Murphy could give you a couple of hours on the subject I'm sure. 🙂

Bazile

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I didn't used to like Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby

I like SM now

In 2002, when Ronnie O'Sullivan ripped the cloth, the session was completed before the on-site repair team was called into action:

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