England’s Chris Wakelin earned a place on the World Snooker Tour after opponent Adam Wicheard accidentally snapped his cue.

Ronnie O’Sullivan will compete at the first event of the 2013/14 snooker season in China.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has said he is unsure whether he will defend his World Snooker Championship title next year.

The Masters will again be held at London's Alexandra Palace in January 2014.

Ahmed Saif became the first Qatari to turn pro as four more players booked spots on the World Snooker Tour.

Elliot Slessor, Alex Davies, Lee Page and Hammad Miah have earned places on the World Snooker Tour for the coming two seasons.

World snooker rankings after the World Championship, with victor Ronnie O'Sullivan moving up nine places following his first major tournament for a year.

The Capital Venue in Gloucester will be the setting for the start of the 2013/14 World Snooker tour.