Matthew Stevens Qualifies for World Snooker Championship After 10-7 Win Over Stuart Bingham

# Matthew Stevens Qualifies for World Snooker Championship Matthew Stevens qualified for the World Snooker Championship by defeating Stuart Bingham 10-7 in the qualifying event. Stevens, who is ranked 48th in the world, is 48 years old and Welsh. The World Snooker Championship is scheduled from Saturday, 18 April to Monday, 4 May at the Crucible in Sheffield.

Stevens last reached the World Snooker Championship in 2022. He lost the finals in 2000 and 2005. Stevens has played in the one-table set-up at the Crucible six times.

Stevens Reflects on Past Experiences Matthew Stevens said, "I've played in the one-table set-up six times I think, and I've got loads of scars from there, but I wouldn't change anything.

" Stevens prefers to avoid playing Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams, and Zhao Xintong in the tournament. He said, "I'd rather play the Class of '62 [than one of the Class of '92]. I don't want to play Xintong on Saturday morning.

" Stevens stated that he performs better at the World Snooker Championship. He said, "I do play better in the World Championship - must be something that clicks I suppose.

Recent Form and Preparation Stevens beat Judd Trump in China this year.

He said, "I do enjoy playing but I've been a bit lazy recently. " Stevens' qualification marks his return to the main draw after his 2022 appearance. The event at the Crucible features the one-table set-up for key matches.