UK Championship snooker 2024: Full schedule and results with the winner CONFIRMED for this iconic competition

THE UK Championship has come to a close - and what a final it was!
Last year, Ronnie O'Sullivan secured a record-extending eighth title after he beat Ding Junhui 10-7 in a thrilling final.
But the Rocket has had his title snatched after exiting in the first round.
The UK Championship is the first of the World Snooker Tour's prestigious Triple Crown events.
SunSport brings you all the information you need on this year's UK Championship.
Here is the draw for the opening round of the UK Championship (timings subject to change):
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Quarter-finals
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Morning Session (1pm GMT start)
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Final
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
Barry Hawkins 3-5 Judd Trump
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
Barry Hawkins 8-10 Judd Trump