Bai Yulu Extends Dominance, Claims third UK Championship Title
Leeds, UK – Tessa Davidson secured her third UK Championship title, defeating Charlene Chai of singapore 2-0 in the Seniors final and extending her unbeaten run to two years. The 56-year-old didn’t concede a single frame throughout the tournament, overcoming Rose Nicholson, Selina Dean, and Chai to reaffirm her position as a leading force in women’s snooker.
Davidson’s victory underscores her continued success within the Women’s World Snooker (WWS) Tour, demonstrating sustained excellence in the Seniors category. This win not only adds to her trophy collection but also highlights the growing international competition within the sport, with players like Chai traveling from overseas to compete. The WWS Tour continues with the Australian Women’s Open from October 4-7, 2025.
Chai also reached the final of the 6-Red Challenge Cup,ultimately falling to India’s Anupama Ramachandran 2-1. Ramachandran, fresh off a narrow defeat to Narucha Phoemphul in the main competition’s last 16, navigated a challenging bracket including Audrey Chua, Ellise Scott, So Man yan, and Zeinab Shahi to claim her first individual trophy on the WWS Tour.The 2023 World Cup winner’s triumph demonstrates the rising talent within the WWS Tour and sets the stage for continued competitive play as the season progresses.Players interested in participating in the Australian Women’s Open can enter via the ABSC website.