Stuart Bingham Seeks Revenge Against Neil Robertson at Players Championship

After suffering a disappointing 10-0 loss to Neil Robertson in the World Grand Prix final, Stuart Bingham has been granted an immediate opportunity to settle the score. The two snooker titans are set to clash in the first round of the Players Championship on Tuesday, March 18th.

Bingham’s path to the final in Hong Kong was nothing short of impressive. He knocked out world No. 1 Judd Trump in the semi-finals and also bested Mark Williams, Wu Yize, and Mark Selby along the way. However, his momentum came to a screeching halt against Robertson, who dominated the match and claimed the £180,000 top prize with ease.

Now, Bingham is eager to put that defeat behind him and prove he can compete with the Australian star. The Players Championship, which features the world’s top 16 players, offers a chance at redemption and a hefty £150,000 prize.

In a post-match interview following the Grand Prix final, Bingham expressed his determination to face Robertson again, stating, “He ain’t going to beat me 10-0 then!”

The tournament’s opening day on March 17th will see Mark Allen face Kyren Wilson, while Mark Williams takes on Ding Junhui in the evening session. Other intriguing first-round matchups include Judd Trump vs. Lei Peifan and Shaun Murphy vs. Barry Hawkins on March 18th, as well as John Higgins vs. Chris Wakelin and Xiao Guodong vs. Wu Yize on March 19th.

The quarter-finals are slated to begin on the evening of March 19th and will continue through March 21st. The semi-finals will take place on March 21st and 22nd, with the final showdown scheduled for the evening of Sunday, March 23rd.

Key Takeaways:

• Stuart Bingham has a chance to avenge his 10-0 loss to Neil Robertson at the Players Championship
• Bingham had an impressive run at the World Grand Prix, beating several top players before falling in the final
• The Players Championship features the world’s best 16 snooker players competing for a £150,000 prize
• The tournament runs from March 17th to 23rd, with the final set for Sunday evening