David Gilbert (snooker player)
David Gilbert (born 12 June 1981) is an English professional snooker player. He is a former World Snooker Young Player of Distinction and practises at Potters Snooker and Pool Club in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, a club which he co-owns.
Gilbert at the 2016 Paul Hunter Classic | |
| Born | 12 June 1981 Derby, England |
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| Sport country | England |
| Nickname | the Farmer |
| Professional | 2002–2004, 2005–present |
| Highest ranking | 10 (November 2019) |
| Current ranking | 31 (as of 8 April 2024) |
| Maximum breaks | 2 |
| Century breaks | 380 (as of 17 April 2024) |
| Tournament wins | |
| Ranking | 1 |
Having never previously been beyond the last 16 of a ranking event, Gilbert reached the final of the 2015 International Championship where he lost 5–10 to John Higgins. On 22 January 2019 he hit the milestone of the 147th maximum break in the Championship League. On 4 May 2019 he narrowly missed out on his first ever World Snooker Championship final in a final frame decider, losing out 16–17 to John Higgins. On 13 August 2021 Gilbert won his first world ranking title after 22 years of being a professional by winning the 2021 Championship League after beating Mark Allen 3–1 in the final.