Hossein Vafaei
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In the News
From 'Smelly' to Sacred: Vafaei's Crucible Conversion and a Date with Judd Trump
Hossein Vafaei once called the Crucible 'smelly' — now he's comparing it to Wimbledon after a commanding 10-3 win over Si Jiahui set up a last-16 clash with world number one Judd Trump.
29 May 2026
Vafaei Stuns Trump in Final-Frame Thriller as Higgins and Wu Also Advance at the Crucible
Hossein Vafaei eliminated world number one Judd Trump 13-12 with a composed 91 break in the deciding frame, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals for the first time. John Higgins also advanced after overturning an 8-3 deficit against Ronnie O'Sullivan in an extraordinary comeback.
28 May 2026
Vafaei at the Crucible: Backing a Man Playing for More Than Snooker
Hossein Vafaei faces Si Jiahui in the first round at the Crucible on Wednesday, carrying the weight of a difficult personal year — and we think the odds underestimate him significantly.
7 May 2026