Chris Wakelin

Professional snooker player

English Rugby, Warwickshire

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional snooker player
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth16/03/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceRugby, Warwickshire

Latest News about Chris Wakelin

05/05/2025

Wakelin reached the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Championship, continuing his strong form during the 2024–25 season. He also made his Masters debut in 2025 and advanced to the quarter-finals there, adding another major milestone to his career.[1]

03/02/2025

Chris Wakelin won the 2025 Scottish Open, beating Chang Bingyu 9-2 in the final. The title was his second ranking event victory and confirmed his rise into the upper tier of the professional game.[1]

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Bio/Wiki

Turned Professional2013
Highest RankingNo. 13
Ranking Titles2 (2023 Snooker Shoot Out, 2025 Scottish Open)
Maximum Break147

Personal Life

Previous JobDelivery driver for ASDA

Career

Key Achievements
  • English under-21 champion
  • Won 2023 Snooker Shoot Out (defeated Julien Leclercq)
  • Won 2025 Scottish Open (defeated Chang Bingyu 9-2)
  • Quarter-finals: 2025 World Championship
  • Masters debut and quarter-finals: 2025
  • Runner-up at 2023 Northern Ireland Open (lost to Judd Trump)
  • Runner-up at 2024 International Championship (lost to Ding Junhui)

Style Quotient

Playing HandRight

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Earned tour card via Q School in 2013
2. Reached quarter-finals of Indian Open in 2014/15 season
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