Ricky Walden

Ricky Walden became a professional in 2000, and in his 23 year career, he has reached the rank of 6th in the world, won the 2008 Shanghai Masters, 2012 Wuxi Classic & the 2014 International Classic.

Ricky qualified for the 2021 World Snooker Championship top 16, beating Ryan Day to qualify for the final stages of the competition.

Managing Director of Residential Estates, Steve Povall said “As a local business, Residential Estates are always keen to work with, and support Chester excellence & Ricky Walden is a shining example of that. As a leader in his chosen profession, we’re incredibly lucky and proud to help support Ricky in his 2021 World Snooker Championship campaign and beyond."

Career Highlights

2019/2020 season

Walden's best result of the season came in the English Open, he reached the quarter-final after winning against players like Michael Holt and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh before dispatched by David Gilbert in the decider. At the UK Championship, he was knocked out in the second round by Martin O'Donnell, losing 6–2. In July 2020, he was unable to qualify for the World Snooker Championship for the consecutive year after losing 10–5 to Matthew Stevens in the final qualifying round.

2020/2021 season

At the UK Championship, Walden reached the last 16 after knocking out Rod Lawler, Ashely Carty, and Mark Williams before losing to Judd Trump. His best result of the season came in the Scottish Open, in which he advanced to the quarter-final after beating the likes of Tom Ford and Mark Allen before losing to the eventual champion Mark Selby. In April 2021, Walden qualified for the World Snooker Championship for the first time in 3 years after beating Peter Lines and Ryan Day in the qualifying rounds. He drew Anthony McGill in the first round.

2022/2023 season

Walden qualified for the Crucible, in the first round coming back from 9-6 down to lose the decider against eventual winner Luca Brecel, his first ever victory in the event after five previous visits.