🎱 Snooker fans, here’s a fun twist from the UK Championship! Meet Tatiana Woollaston, a top snooker referee sporting a different dilemma: she can’t officiate matches involving her own husband, Ben Woollaston! 🤯
Tatiana, originally from Belarus, is all geared up to bring her seasoned officiating skills to the UK Championship in York. Meanwhile, her husband Ben, a skilled player from Leicester, earned his spot at the Barbican through intense qualifying rounds, setting the stage for an exciting match against three-time UK champion John Higgins.
Why can’t Tatiana oversee Ben’s game, you ask? Well, the couple is keen on keeping their professional lives separate. “We’ve never really mixed that. I’m obviously not allowed to referee his games and I wouldn’t want to, to be fair,” Tatiana confessed. Aside from her husband’s games, Tatiana will be right in the thick of the tournament action, as she’s free to officiate any other matches.
This couple’s professional dance around the snooker table is just another fascinating subplot of this year’s tournament! Ben is currently ranked 37th in the world, and his thrilling comeback victory against Joe O’Connor in the qualifiers was no small feat! After falling behind 4-1, Ben pulled off a stunning 6-5 win, proving his tenacity and skill.
As the championship kicks off, notable players like Judd Trump, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and defending world champion Zhao Xintong prepare to battle it out. Who are you rooting for?
Can’t wait to see how this all unfolds! 🏆 Let us know your thoughts below!👇#Snooker #UKChampionship #SnookerLove #FamilyAffair #BenAndTatiana
🎱🎱 Keep those cue sticks ready! More thrilling updates coming your way!