Welsh Teen Liam Davies Aims to Follow Luke Littler’s Path to Crucible Success

Welsh teen Liam Davies is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime as he aims to follow in the footsteps of Luke Littler by making it through qualifying at the World Snooker Championships to the main event at the prestigious Crucible venue.

The World Championship qualifiers kicked off today with a star-studded lineup, including top players like Jack Lisowski, Neil Robertson, Stuart Bingham, and Stephen Maguire vying for one of the coveted 16 spots available. However, it’s the 17-year-old Davies who has caught the attention of many, as he looks to make a name for himself on the big stage.

Davies, who made history as the youngest player to win a match at the World Snooker Championships at just 15 years old in 2022, has already shown his potential by winning the European Under-21 title earlier this year. With a spot on the professional tour secured for the next two seasons, Davies is determined to make a splash at this year’s championship.

Drawing inspiration from Littler’s surprising run at the World Darts Championship, Davies remains optimistic about his chances despite being considered an underdog. “It’s really, really tough and I’m a massive outside favorite to do anything in the qualifiers, but it is possible,” Davies shared on the Talking Snooker podcast.

With a challenging draw ahead that could see him face tough opponents like Matthew Stevens and Jack Lisowski, Davies knows he will have to bring his A-game to make it through the grueling qualifying rounds. The final qualifying round, held over two days in mid-April, will be the ultimate test for Davies as he looks to secure a spot in the main draw at the iconic Crucible venue.

As the young Welsh talent prepares to take on the best in the world, fans will be eagerly watching to see if Davies can defy the odds and make a name for himself at this year’s World Snooker Championships.