Thepchaiya Un-Nooh has been voted as the WPBSA Players’ Player of the Month for March after winning the second ranking event title of his career and making a maximum break at the 2026 World Open.
The 40-year-old made three consecutive century breaks, including the 147, to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 and lift the title in Yushan – adding to Shoot Out crown he won back in 2019.
Victory saw Un-Nooh become only the second Thai cueist, after James Wattana, to win a full format ranking event and rose to 22nd in the world rankings as a result of his success.
Following his World Open win, Un-Nooh said: “It is like a double dream final now. This has always been my dream, to lift the title against Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final. For the rest of my life this is something I’m not going to forget.”
“This is my first time winning a major event and this is the biggest prize of my career. It is a dream come true and a step forward. I want to make snooker come back to be as famous as it used to be in Thailand. Like the old times.”
Un-Nooh romped to victory in the WPBSA Players’ Player of the Month for March, earning 75% of the vote, ahead of Welsh Open champion Barry Hawkins and O’Sullivan who each received 12.5%.
About the Award
Launched by WPBSA Players, the Players’ Player of the Month award recognises outstanding performance, as voted by fellow players. Its key aim is to honour excellence, consistency, and impact on the table, as recognised by those who understand the demands of the game best.
Each month throughout the 2025/26 season a shortlist will be compiled by an independent panel. The panel includes renowned snooker broadcasters David Hendon and Abigail Davies, sports journalist Phil Haigh and WPBSA Players Director Tian Pengfei. The shortlist will consider performances in all completed events for the corresponding month.
March – Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
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