Bai Yulu begins snooker Q School campaign with victory over Muhammad Aurangzaib
Women’s British Open champion Bai Yulu began her quest to claim a spot on the main professional circuit with a 4-3 victory over Muhammad Aurangzaib at Q School on Saturday.
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Bai lost 6-3 to Thailand’s Baipat Siripaporn in the women’s world final in March and showed her class on her Q School debut with breaks of 62 and a closing 78 helping her edge through at the city’s Morningside Arena.
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She will face former Crucible qualifier Craig Steadman in the second round on Monday morning.
Elsewhere, there were convincing wins for former tour veterans Gerard Greene and Robin Hull.
In total, 208 players are competing for eight World Snooker Tour cards from this year’s Q School that will earn them playing rights for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.
There are two tournaments with the four semi-finalists from each earning coveted spots on the circuit.
Event One runs from Friday 26 May until Wednesday 31 May with the second competition starting on Thursday 1 June until Tuesday 6 June.
A player entering in round one will have to win six matches to earn their card with those coming in at the second stage needing five wins from the best-of-seven frame contests.
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