Qualifiers Dominate at World Snooker Championship 2024, O'Sullivan and Trump Ousted

In a series of surprising upsets, three qualifiers have advanced to the semi-finals, marking a historic shift in the tournament's dynamics.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump, two of snooker's top-ranked players, were eliminated from the World Snooker Championship by qualifiers Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones.
Qualifier Jak Jones defeated Judd Trump 13-9, exploiting Trump's errors to secure his first semi-final spot at the Crucible.
Stuart Bingham, a former champion, ousted an agitated Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-10, marking a significant comeback.
Kyren Wilson and David Gilbert also advanced to the semi-finals, with Gilbert securing his spot by defeating Stephen Maguire 13-8.
The semi-finals will feature an unprecedented presence of three qualifiers, a scenario not seen since the tournament's first year at the Crucible in 1977.