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Mark Anthony Selby MBE (born 19 June 1983) is an English professional snooker player. Ranked world number one on multiple occasions, he has won a total of 22 ranking titles, placing him eighth on the all-time list of ranking tournament winners.
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- Masters, Ranking Titles
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Mark Selby is one of the most successful snooker players of the modern era as one of only six players to have won the World Championship on four or more occasions. Known as the ‘Jester from Leicester’, Selby is one of only six players to have won each of snooker’s triple crown events on two or more occasions, with eight major victories in total. He...
A former English Under-15 champion, Selby turned professional in 1999 but it wasn’t until the 2002 China Open where he would first demonstrate his potential by defeating Joe Swail, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan to reach his first ranking semi-final. The following year he went one better, reaching the final of the 2003 Scottish Open (l. David...
In 2005 Selby qualified for the televised stages of the World Championship for the first time, losing 10-5 to John Higgins on his Crucible debut. A year later however and he would be back in Sheffield and this time would avenge his defeat to reigning Masters champion Higgins with a 10-4 reverse, ultimately losing 13-8 to Mark Williams in the last 1...
Selby claimed his first major title at the 2008 Masters at Wembley Arena with a 10-3 success against Stephen Lee, before coming back from 8-5 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Welsh Open a month later to capture his first ranking event title. During the early part of his career in particular, the Masters would prove a happy hunting ground for...
The catalyst for the most successful period of Selby’s career would come with his victory at the 2014 World Championship in Sheffield. There he saw off Michael White, Ali Carter, Alan McManus and Neil Robertson to reach his second final, before coming back from 10-5 down against defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan to win 18-14. Only his fourth ran...
Selby would remain a regular contender for silverware, adding a further seven ranking titles in the period following his 2017 Crucible triumph, to the end of 2020. His success including becoming only the second player to win the China Open on three separate occasions in 2018, while the following year he became the first player to win more than one ...
WST Ranking Event Titles
1. 2022/23:English Open, WST Classic 2. 2020/21:European Masters, Scottish Open, World Championship 3. 2019/20:English Open, Scottish Open 4. 2018/19:China Championship 5. 2017/18:International Championship, China Open 6. 2016/17:Paul Hunter Classic, International Championship, UK Championship, China Open, World Championship 7. 2015/16:World Championship 8. 2014/15:German Masters, China Open 9. 2013/14:World Championship 10. 2012/13: UK Championship 11. 2011/12:Shanghai Masters 12. 2007/08:We...
WST Minor-Ranking Event Titles
1. 2015/16: Gdynia Open 2. 2014/15:Riga Open 3. 2013/14: Antwerp Open 4. 2012/13:Paul Hunter Classic, FFB Open 5. 2011/12:Paul Hunter Classic 6. 2010/11:Players Tour Championship – Event 2
Professional Non-Ranking Event Titles
1. 2018/19:Haining Open 2. 2017/18:Haining Open 3. 2012/13:Masters 4. 2011/12:Wuxi Classic 5. 2009/10:Masters 6. 2007/08:Masters
Learn about Mark Selby, the 'Jester from Leicester', who has won eight major snooker titles and compiled over 750 centuries. Find out his biography, career highlights, ranking history and achievements on the official WPBSA website.
Jan 16, 2022 · World snooker number one Mark Selby says he "needs help" and apologises for his poor performance at the Masters. He admits he has suffered a relapse with his mental health and feels a huge weight lifted off his shoulders after speaking out.
May 3, 2021 · Mark Selby claimed his fourth World Championship title with an 18-15 victory over Shaun Murphy at a sold-out Crucible Theatre. Selby, who led 14-11 prior to the final session, is now three...
Apr 30, 2023 · Mark Selby creates history as he becomes the first player to make a maximum 147 break in a World Championship final, but trails Luca Brecel 9-8 overall.
Apr 30, 2023 · Mark Selby makes 147 break in 16th frame - the first ever maximum in a World Championship final. Brecel led 6-2 at end of first session. First to 18 frames will win 2023 final at Crucible...
Dec 19, 2022 · Mark Selby won his first ranking title in a year and half with victory over Luca Brecel in the English Open final on Sunday. The Leicester man prevailed 9-6 to lift the Steve Davis Trophy – claiming the £80,000 top prize and a 21st career ranking title.
