Asif advances to Masters World Snooker knockout round

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif has secured his spot in the knockout rounds of the IBSF Master World Snooker Championship 2024 in Doha with a series of impressive performances in the group stage.

Asif opened his campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over India’s Rajat Khaneja, featuring a century break of 118 that highlighted his precision and skill. He continued his winning streak by defeating Australia’s Steve Hanna 3-0, with another century break of 105.

Asif (Pak) bt Rajat Khaneja (India) 3-0; (117(66)-16, 73-15, 118(105)-6). Asif (Pak) bt Steve Hanna (Australia) 3-0; (104(69)-33, 105-0(65), 72-30). These back-to-back wins have showcased Asif’s exceptional form and established him as a strong contender for the title. With the knockout stage commencing Friday (today), the 42-year-old Asif who came out just from his IBSF World Snooker Championship title victory, is well-positioned to continue his pursuit of championship glory.