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Shaun Liu (born 2 July 2010) is a snooker player from Hong Kong.[1]
Early life
editFrom Hong Kong, Liu emigrated with his family to the UK and is began training at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield.[2]
Career
editIn April 2023, he won the English under-14 title aged 12 years-old defeating opponent Nicholas Ayers 4-0 in the final.[3]
In December 2023, given a wildcard into the 2023 Snooker Shoot Out at the age of 13 years-old, he set a new record as the youngest-ever winner of a televised ranking event match, beating the record set by Vladislav Gradinari, when he defeated Indian professional Ishpreet Singh Chadha.[4][5][6]
In February 2024, he won the Yorkshire under-16 title defeating Harry Pottington in a decider.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Shaun Liu". Eurosport. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "LIU WINS ENGLISH UNDER-14 SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP". epsb.co.uk. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong snooker prodigy Shaun Liu claims crown at English Under-14 Championship, sets sights on joining pro ranks". scmp. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "SHAUN LIU, 13, SETS NEW RECORD AS YOUNGEST WINNER". WST. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "SNOOKER SHOOT OUT 2023: TEENAGER SHAUN LIU, 13, PICKS UP BIG WIN, CHRIS WAKELIN BEATS PANG JUNXU TO KICK OFF DEFENCE". Eurosport. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "13-year-old Liu makes history at Shoot Out". RTE. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Shaun Liu takes the Under 16 title in a final frame thriller". ybsa.co.uk. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
Category:Hong Kong emigrants to England
Category:Sportspeople from Yorkshire