Alfie Burden beat Aaron Canavan by 8 frames to 4 this afternoon to become the 2025 World Seniors Snooker Champion. The match was played in good spirit … and an unusual format. Indeed it featured two intervals – after four and eight frames – and was refereed by Michaela Tab, before the first interval, and by Proletina Velichkova after the first interval to the finish.

Michaela is retiring from snooker but will continue to referee in the “900” competitions for the time being.

Thank you for everything Michaela! We love you!

It was an emotional win for Alfie who had lost in the 2023 Final to Jimmy White. Lifting the trophy, surrounded by his children and friends meant everything to Alfie and it showed! His opponent, Aaron Canavan, who had won this title in 2018, was the first to congratulate him.. Aaron is a great player and a huge credit to his sport: at the table he gives it is all, when the match is over, win or lose, he’s always gracious.

Congratulations Alfie Burden!

and to Aaron Canavan, for a great run and for being such a great sportsman.

PS: I will add my own images tomorrow, or on Tuesday. I’m traveling back to Greece tomorrow and need some rest…