UK Championship 2019

The 2019 UK Championship (officially the 2019 Betway UK Championship) was a professional snooker tournament that took place from 26 November to 8 December 2019 in the Barbican Centre, York, England. The 43rd edition of the UK Championship, it was the seventh ranking tournament and the first Triple Crown event of the 2019–20 season. The event was broadcast on BBC Sport in the United Kingdom and on Eurosport throughout Europe. The tournament was sponsored by betting company Betway.

The defending champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan, had won the previous two championships, defeating Shaun Murphy 10–5 in the 2017 final, and Mark Allen 10–6 in the 2018 final. O'Sullivan was eliminated in the last 16 by Ding Junhui, who won the match 6–4 and proceeded to reach the final of the event, defeating compatriots Liang Wenbo and Yan Bingtao, both 6–2, in the two intervening rounds. Ding's opponent in the final was Stephen Maguire, who had won his semi-final 6–0 against Mark Allen. Ding defeated Maguire 10–6 to win his third UK championship.

Barry Hawkins compiled a maximum break in the fourth frame of his first round match with Gerard Greene. It was the first maximum break to be made at the UK Championship since 2016, and the third of Hawkins' career. There were a total of 139 century breaks in the event.

The UK Championship 2019 was a prestigious snooker tournament held from November 27 to December 15, 2019, at the Barbican Centre in York, England. As one of the sport's Triple Crown events, it attracted the world's top players, showcasing their skills in a highly competitive atmosphere.

The tournament featured a knockout format, with 128 players vying for the coveted title and a significant prize fund. Fans were treated to thrilling matches, dramatic comebacks, and exceptional displays of talent throughout the event.

Defending champion Judd Trump entered the tournament as a favorite, having established himself as one of the leading players in the sport. The event culminated in an electrifying final, where the best of the best battled for supremacy on the green baize.

The UK Championship 2019 not only highlighted the rich tradition of snooker in Great Britain but also served as a platform for emerging talents to make their mark on the professional circuit. With its blend of history, skill, and excitement, the tournament once again solidified its status as a highlight of the snooker calendar.