Mark Selby in the last 64. In the first round of the Masters, Selby played against Mark Willams in a repeat of the 2017 edition. However, it was Williams who prevailed in their encounter 6–5. It was also the second time that Selby lost in a deciding frame at the tournament. Selby retained his China Open title, defeating Barry Hawkins 11–3 in the final. It was the 3rd China Open title he won in 4 years. Selby's two-year reign as World Champion came to an end at the first round of the 2018 World Snooker Championship. Facing Joe Perry, Selby trailed 2–7
Robyn Selby Smith Championship. In the lead up to the 2007 World Rowing Championships Selby Smith again rowed at both Rowing World Cups in Europe. She was in the pair who finished sixth at Linz Ottensheim and then was in the four and the eight for the second World Cup in Amsterdam. The four won their final. For the World Championships in Munich the selectors had a wealth of women's talent from which to choose given the high and even standard. Selby Smith was selected only in the Australian Women's eight and they finished fourth. In 2008 Selby Smith was in Olympic contention.