Aaron Canavan
Birth date10 August 1975 (age 51)
Birth placeSt Helier, Jersey

Aaron Canavan (born 10 August 1975) is a snooker player from Jersey.

Career

Canavan was the winner of the 2018 World Seniors Championship, beating Dennis Taylor along the way and Patrick Wallace 4–3 in the final.[1][2][3] He won £10,000, and competed in the following World Snooker Championship qualifiers, losing 10–1 to Robert Milkins in the first round.[4]

He also finished second in the 2019 Seniors 6-Red World Championship, losing to Jimmy White 4–2 in the final.[5]

In 2025, he again reached the final of the World Seniors Championship, where he lost 4–8 to Alfie Burden.[6][7]

Career finals

Seniors finals: 5 (3 titles)

OutcomeNo.YearChampionshipOpponent in the finalScore
Winner1.2018World Seniors ChampionshipPatrick Wallace4–3
Runner-up1.2019Seniors 6-Red World ChampionshipJimmy White2–4
Winner2.2024Seniors Tour – Event 7Andrew Norman4–3
Winner3.2024Seniors Tour – Event 8Philip Williams4–3
Runner-up2.2025World Seniors ChampionshipAlfie Burden4–8

References

  1. ^ "Canavan pockets world title". Jersey Evening Post. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. ^ "The Dream came true for Aaron Canavan, your World Seniors Champion!". seniorsnooker.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Aaron Canavan Becomes World Seniors Champion". snookerhq.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Aaron Canavan beaten by Robert Milkins at the World Championships 2018 Qualifiers". seniorsnooker.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Whirlwind Blows in Belfast". WPBSA. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Alfie Burden claims first World Seniors snooker title with final victory over Aaron Canavan - 'I'm absolutely delighted'". TNT Sports. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Alfie Burden is the 2025 World Seniors Snooker Champion". seniorsnooker.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.