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Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)

The first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters concluded on Saturday with Judd Trump crowned champion.

Saudi Arabian Billiard and Snooker Federation President Nasser Al-Shammari crowned the English player champion after his victory against Welshman Mark Williams, three-time world champion, after a 9-hour battle, during which the two stars played 19 rounds.

The tournament started on August 30 and took place at Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex in Riyadh. Snooker players from several countries participated.

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French Open Organizers Introduce Draw to Access Ticket Sales

Spectators watch as Italy's Fabio Fognini serves against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 22, 2022. (AP)
Spectators watch as Italy's Fabio Fognini serves against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 22, 2022. (AP)
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French Open Organizers Introduce Draw to Access Ticket Sales

Spectators watch as Italy's Fabio Fognini serves against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 22, 2022. (AP)
Spectators watch as Italy's Fabio Fognini serves against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 22, 2022. (AP)

French Open organizers are introducing a draw system to access ticket sales for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament.

The French tennis federation said Tuesday it faces an “ever-increasing demand” and that the trial of a random draw for the general public should help reduce waiting times and ensure a fairer access to seats.

“Finally, this new sales system will make it possible to combat fraud and the purchase of tickets by bots,” organizers said.

Registration for the draw will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 9. Being selected in the draw will guarantee access to ticket sales, but not necessarily the right to receive tickets for a specific day or court, organizers said.

The French federation has also limited the maximum number of tickets one can buy for the main courts to four per person.

The French Open takes place from May 25-June 8 at Roland Garros stadium in Paris.