Snooker - page 4

The icon explains how the game has changed.

'There was a long period where I was out of whack, but I'm well clear of it.'

The Rocket in a morbid mood in Shanghai.

The biggest prize in amateur snooker is on offer again.

The Rocket edges the Bullet in a classic.

'I love watching him, he hits the ball so well.'

'It's been pretty useless, to be honest with you.'

A ferocious fightback from the Rocket.

'Whenever we're due to meet one of us loses. We don't evet meet.'

The Pistol shot down in Shanghai.

It's a unique top five from the Rocket.

'I always want to do well in the really, really big, important tournaments.'

'The wave always comes crashing down.'

Big names collide in Shanghai.

'Sometimes it happens in any family.'***

The Shanghai Masters is back!

'He is the lone, true star in snooker.'

What a day to start the tournament!

'I can see why they say that sometimes, but I just don't think that's true.'

Some big names have fallen before the trip to China.

'I've shown that I'm capable of beating anyone and winning any tournament.'

All the big names are in action.

'Nobody remembers the runner-up.'

The World No.1 had been due to play Andy Hicks.

'The idea of retirement is the opposite of dread, I can't wait.'