'Delighted with that' – White continues impressive form to reach World Seniors final

Jimmy ‘Whirlwind’ White hit a sparkling break of 132 on his way to a 4-0 whitewash of Peter Lines in the World Seniors Championship semi-finals in Sheffield.

The six-time Crucible finalist will face defending champion David Lilley or Lee Walker in Sunday evening’s best-of-nine frame final (7pm BST).

After rolling in breaks of 138, 74, 71 and 53 in a 4-1 win against Rory McLeod on Saturday, White also made a 62 to go with his 132 in drubbing UK Seniors holder Lines, who had dumped 1995 world finalist Nigel Bond 4-1 to progress to the last four.

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“I’m delighted with that,” said Eurosport analyst White, who is chasing a record fourth victory at the event.

“It is a big event for me. If I win it, it leads to other things. I get in the Champion of Champions so it would be great to win this World Championship tonight.

“This is a great place when you are playing well. There is nothing like it, but when you are struggling it is a long walk to the table.

“I’m hitting the ball good. I’ve been practising really hard and it is starting to pay off.”

White has won the event in 2010, 2019 and 2020, but lost last year’s final 5-3 to Lilley.

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Jimmy White rolled back the years at his beloved Crucible Theatre to advance to the semi-finals of the World Seniors Championship.

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The World Seniors Championship has been kinder to White, who has won it on three previous occasions.

He will have high hopes of making it four titles following an impressive win over Rory McLeod.

McLeod is still operating to a decent standard on the main tour, but had no answer to an ebullient White.

In the week he celebrated his 60th birthday, White raised the roof in Sheffield with a total clearance of 138.

He never let up, showing some exquisite play with the rest in the fourth frame along with some exhibition pots as runs of 53, 71 and 74 secured a 4-1 win.

Taking to Twitter, White said: “Felt good out there tonight! Thanks to everyone for the support! Appreciate it!”

White will face the winner of the clash between Peter Lines and Nigel Bond.

David Lilley is the defending champion and he booked his place in the last four with victory over Michael Holt.

Lilley will face Lee Walker, who edged out Ken Doherty 4-2.

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Jimmy White rolled back the years at his beloved Crucible Theatre to advance to the semi-finals of the World Seniors Championship.

The 60-year-old will play Peter Lines, who beat Nigel Bond 4-1, in the semi-final.

White has repeatedly spoken of his love for the Crucible, despite suffering the heartbreak of six World Championship final defeats.

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The World Seniors Championship has been kinder to White, who has won it on two previous occasions.

He will have high hopes of making it three titles following an impressive win over Rory McLeod.

McLeod is still operating to a decent standard on the main tour, but had no answer to an ebullient White.

In the week he celebrated his 60th birthday, White raised the roof in Sheffield with a total clearance of 138.

He never let up, showing some exquisite play with the rest in the fourth frame along with some exhibition pots as runs of 53, 71 and 74 secured a 4-1 win.

Taking to Twitter, White said: “Felt good out there tonight! Thanks to everyone for the support! Appreciate it!”

White will face the winner of the clash between Peter Lines and Nigel Bond.

David Lilley is the defending champion and he booked his place in the last four with victory over Michael Holt.

Lilley will face Lee Walker, who edged out Ken Doherty 4-2.

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White makes brilliant 138 break as he beats McLeod to reach semis of World Seniors Championship

Jimmy White rolled back the years at his beloved Crucible Theatre to advance to the semi-finals of the World Seniors Championship.

The 60-year-old will play Peter Lines, who beat Nigel Bond 4-1, in the semi-final.

White has repeatedly spoken of his love for the Crucible, despite suffering the heartbreak of six World Championship final defeats.

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The World Seniors Championship has been kinder to White, who has won it on three previous occasions.

He will have high hopes of making it four titles following an impressive win over Rory McLeod.

McLeod is still operating to a decent standard on the main tour, but had no answer to an ebullient White.

In the week he celebrated his 60th birthday, White raised the roof in Sheffield with a total clearance of 138.

He never let up, showing some exquisite play with the rest in the fourth frame along with some exhibition pots as runs of 53, 71 and 74 secured a 4-1 win.

Taking to Twitter, White said: “Felt good out there tonight! Thanks to everyone for the support! Appreciate it!”

White will face the winner of the clash between Peter Lines and Nigel Bond.

David Lilley is the defending champion and he booked his place in the last four with victory over Michael Holt.

Lilley will face Lee Walker, who edged out Ken Doherty 4-2.

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