Matthew Selt
Encyclopedia
Matthew Selt is an English
professional snooker
player from Romford
. He qualified for the professional tour by finishing seventh on the Pontin’s International Open Series in 2006/2007. He is a friend and practice partner of Neil Robertson
and Ronnie O'Sullivan
.
season by reaching the last 32 of the Shanghai Masters by winning four qualifying matches, ending with a 5–4 victory over Steve Davis
. There he faced John Higgins, losing 5–2. He also impressed at the Grand Prix
, by recovering from 0–4 against Jordan Brown
to win 5–4 and going on to beat Jimmy White
, Stuart Pettman
and Fergal O'Brien
to reach the final stages of a tournament for the second time in succession. There he was drawn against Stephen Hendry
who beat him 5–2.
He qualified to the final stage of 2011 Australian Goldfields Open
. In last 32 he won the most important match for his career so far, by beating John Higgins in the deciding frame. He overcame the scoreline from 1–4 to 5–4. In the last 16 Selt beat Stephen Hendry
5-1 to earn himself his first ranking event quarter final, where he lost 3-5 to Shaun Murphy
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
player from Romford
Romford
Romford is a large suburban town in north east London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Havering. It is located northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan...
. He qualified for the professional tour by finishing seventh on the Pontin’s International Open Series in 2006/2007. He is a friend and practice partner of Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson (snooker player)
Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and the 2010 World Champion and World #4...
and Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
.
Career
He made an important breakthrough at the start of the 2009/2010Snooker season 2009/2010
The snooker season 2009/10 was a series of snooker tournaments played during 2009 and 2010. The following table outlines the results and dates for all the ranking and major invitational events.- Calendar :- Official rankings :...
season by reaching the last 32 of the Shanghai Masters by winning four qualifying matches, ending with a 5–4 victory over Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
. There he faced John Higgins, losing 5–2. He also impressed at the Grand Prix
Grand Prix 2009 (snooker)
The 2009 Grand Prix professional ranking tournament took place between 3–11 October 2009 at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland.Neil Robertson won in the final 9–4 against Ding Junhui.-Prize fund:Winner: £75,000Runner-Up: £35,000...
, by recovering from 0–4 against Jordan Brown
Jordan Brown (snooker player)
Jordan Brown is a Northern Irish professional snooker player, who is making his debut on the Main Tour for the 2009/2010 season.-External links:* * *...
to win 5–4 and going on to beat Jimmy White
Jimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
, Stuart Pettman
Stuart Pettman
Stuart Pettman is an English professional snooker player. The ginger-haired Preston native has qualified for the World Championship three times, in 2003, 2004 and 2010. He beat 2005 champion Shaun Murphy in qualifying to reach the 2004 World Championships...
and Fergal O'Brien
Fergal O'Brien
Fergal O'Brien is an Irish professional snooker player. He has won one ranking title and reached two other major finals, and spent three seasons as a top 16 player.-Career:...
to reach the final stages of a tournament for the second time in succession. There he was drawn against Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
who beat him 5–2.
He qualified to the final stage of 2011 Australian Goldfields Open
2011 Australian Goldfields Open
-Final:-Qualifying:These matches took place between 26 and 30 June 2011 at the World Snooker Academy, Sheffield, England. David Gilbert was the only player to go through all four rounds of qualifying to make it to the main stage.-Preliminary round:...
. In last 32 he won the most important match for his career so far, by beating John Higgins in the deciding frame. He overcame the scoreline from 1–4 to 5–4. In the last 16 Selt beat Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
5-1 to earn himself his first ranking event quarter final, where he lost 3-5 to Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy may refer to:*Shaun Murphy , English snooker player*Shaun Murphy , retired Australian soccer player*Shaun Murphy , aka Stoney, American singer-See also:...
.