JIMMY WHITE has witnessed it all during his remarkable fifty-year journey as a snooker player.

However, nothing compares to the heartbreak of being defeated in all six of his World Championship finals.

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At 62, White acknowledged making what he referred to as “schoolboy errors,” including an almost unheard-of mistake in professional snooker, leading to a “devastating” defeat.

As if that wasn’t enough, a bizarre misjudgment allowed Thepchaiya Un-Nooh to come back and knock the Whirlwind out of the Snooker Shoot Out.

The talented Thai player had previously triumphed in this fast-paced tournament five years ago.

This elimination format features single frames with a time limit of 10 minutes, which suits Un-Nooh’s approach perfectly.

The Shoot Out requires rapid decision-making and cue control, often resulting in unpredictable outcomes.

This dynamic unfolded during White‘s contest against the nimble 39-year-old competitor.

White was given a brief opportunity after Un-Nooh mishit a shot, setting up a well-executed red pot.

However, after taking a 30-19 lead, White made two significant errors — the latter being particularly unusual for a player of his skill level.

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Initially, while attempting a safety shot on a touching ball, he inadvertently potted the blue ball.

Next, White returned to the table with what looked to be an easy red shot, only to graze the cue ball before taking his shot, resulting in a second foul in quick succession.

Snooker legend Jimmy White leaves the match at the Northern Ireland Open at a critical moment, leaving both opponent and referee puzzled.

These errors not only embarrassed White but also put Un-Nooh in a commanding position.

Un-Nooh sealed the victory with a score of 75-30 in front of a sometimes raucous crowd at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena.

Despite this unfortunate turn of events, White feels he is “playing really well” and is determined to keep his legendary career going.

The crowd favorite humorously remarked to Eurosport: “I’m nearly in my 40s… [(but] I’m having fun, so I’ll keep playing.”

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