Tessa Davidson
Tessa Davidson is an English snooker player. She won a number of ranking titles on the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker Association circuit.
Biography
In 1989, Davidson won the UK Championship.[1] In 1991 she won the Western Women's Championship and the Pontins Ladies' Bowl.
At the 1991 Women's World Snooker Championship, Karen Corr won the first frame of her semi-final against Davidson with a fluked pot of the black ball. She then won the second on a re-spotted black, and later the fourth frame with a fluked blue ball on her way to a 5–0 win.[2]
Later in 1991, Davidson made a women's world record break of 135 at the British Open.[3]
In 1992 she joined the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association[4] and competed in events on the professional circuit for the 1992–93 season.
Following a break of some three years from playing, Davidson started competing again and reached the final of the Regal Welsh Open.[5]
She went on to win the 1998 UK Championship, winning 4–1 in the final against Kelly Fisher after losing the first frame. In the semi-finals, Karen Corr lost her match with Davidson by going in-off the final black in the deciding frame. At this time, outside snooker, Davidson was operating a mobile fish and chip shop with her husband.[6]
Titles and achievements
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1989 | UK Championship | Stacey Hillyard | 4–1 | [7] | |
| Winner | 1991 | Western Women's Championship | Stacey Hillyard | 3–0 | [8] | |
| Winner | 1991 | Pontins Ladies' Bowl | ||||
| Winner | 1992 | UK Championship | Stacey Hillyard | 4–3 | [1] | |
| Runner-up | 1994 | James Brooke Classic | Kelly Fisher | 2–3 | [9] | |
| Winner | 1998 | Connie Gough Memorial | Kelly Fisher | 3–1 | [9] | |
| Runner-up | 1998 | Ladies Regal Scottish | Kelly Fisher | 3–4 | [9] | |
| Winner | 1998 | Ladies UK Championship | Kelly Fisher | 4–1 | [9] | |
| Winner | 1998 | Regal Welsh | Karen Corr | 0–4 | [9] | |
| Runner-up | 1999 | British Open | Lynette Horsburgh | 3–4 | [9] | |
| Runner-up | 1999 | Connie Gough National | Kelly Fisher | 1–3 | [9] | |
| Runner-up | 1999 | Regal Welsh Open | Lisa Quick | 1–4 | [9] |
- 1992 Home International Series winner, with Kim Shaw. (The tournament was played as a round-robin against teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man)[10]
References
- ^ a b "UK Championship". Snooker Scene. No. October 1992. Everton's News Agency. p. 27.
- ^ "Allison Fisher regains Forte Hotels Women's World Championship". Snooker Scene. No. December 1991. Everton's News Agency. pp. 28–29.
- ^ "Women's world record". Snooker Scene. No. December 1991. Everton's News Agency. p. 28.
- ^ Yates, Phil (22 February 1992). "High hopes of a fresh ITV deal – Snooker". The Times. London – via NewsBank. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ Potter, Sarah (5 February 1998). "Corr delighted to be leading renaissance – Snooker". The Times. London. p. 45 – via NewsBank. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ "Snooker: Davidson cashes in chips to catch Fisher". The Independent. London. 30 November 1998. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ Hale, Janice (1991). Rothmans Snooker Yearbook 1991-92. Aylesbury: Queen Anne Press. p. 381. ISBN 0356197476.
- ^ "Davidson returns to form". Snooker Scene. No. January 1991. Everton's News Agency. p. 20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h WLBSA Hall of Fame, World Ladies Billiards and Snooker Association, archived from the original on 21 March 2012, retrieved 1 December 2019
- ^ "UK Championship". Snooker Scene. No. November 1992. Everton's News Agency. p. 28.