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Jimmy White could be kicked off World Snooker Tour after latest slip-up
Jimmy White is at risk of being dumped from the World Snooker Tour (WST) after dropping to a lowly No. 93 in the rankings. The snooker icon was beaten in World Championship qualifying and now faces losing his professional status.
White was beaten 10-5 by Ashley Carty in the second round of qualifying in Sheffield. The 62-year-old has not made the main draw since 2006 but his latest defeat may have serious implications beyond his participation in snooker’s biggest event. Only the top 64 players in the two-year rankings – in addition to four who are not safe from the one-year list – automatically gain a tour card for the next two years.
