Reanne Evans’ pursuit of an unprecedented 13th women’s UK Championship title came to an end after she suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of defending world champion Bai Yulu in Leeds over the weekend. Despite this setback, the resilient snooker star now looks ahead to the English Open, where she will face off against former world champion Mink Nutcharut in the first round.

This loss was a tough blow for Evans, who was aiming for her fifth consecutive UK title victory. However, Bai’s impressive performance saw her clinch the title, making her the first player to win both the UK and world titles in the same season since Evans accomplished this feat in 2019.

In the lead-up to the final, Bai secured a 4-1 victory over Mink, showcasing her talent with breaks of 99 and 52. Meanwhile, Evans achieved a 4-1 win against Rebecca Kenna, demonstrating her skill with breaks of 54 and 67.

Looking ahead to the English Open, Evans is set to face Mink in the early hours of Thursday morning, while Bai will take on Dean Young later in the day. The English Open marks the beginning of the Home Nations Series and will be broadcast live on Eurosport and discovery+, with Judd Trump defending his title as the new Saudi Arabia Masters champion.

In other news, Trump is gearing up to kick off his campaign at the English Open, where he will face off against Ashley Carty, Anton Kazakov, or Liu Hongyu in his opening match. Stay tuned for all the latest updates from the world of snooker.