Reanne Evans

British professional snooker player, 12-time Women's World Champion and trailblazer who became the first woman to compete in the UK Championship.

Born on 15 August 1981 in Dudley, West Midlands, Reanne Evans began playing snooker at age 13 after being introduced to the sport at her local club. Despite the traditionally male-dominated nature of professional snooker, she quickly demonstrated exceptional natural ability and tactical understanding that would eventually revolutionize women's participation in the sport. Evans dominated women's snooker throughout the 2000s and 2010s, capturing her first Women's World Championship title in 2005 at age 23. She proceeded to win the championship an unprecedented ten times between 2005 and 2019, including eight consecutive titles from 2005 to 2012, before adding victories in 2014 and 2019. Her sustained excellence at the highest level of women's competition established her as the most successful female snooker player in history. Beyond women's tournaments, Evans consistently competed in professional men's events, earning qualification for multiple ranking tournaments and demonstrating her ability to compete against the sport's elite players. Evans made history in 2019 by becoming the first woman to compete in the UK Championship, one of snooker's Triple Crown events, where she defeated a seeded male opponent in the first round. This breakthrough moment proved that women could compete successfully at the highest levels of professional snooker. She also became the first woman to compile a competitive century break in mixed competition, further cementing her pioneering role in breaking down gender barriers within the sport. Evans' achievements extend far beyond her impressive trophy collection. Her success challenged traditional perceptions about women's capabilities in snooker while inspiring a new generation of female players. Through her consistent high-level performance in both women's and men's competitions, she demonstrated that technical precision, tactical acumen, and mental strength transcend gender divisions. Her legacy represents a transformative period in snooker history, establishing a foundation for greater female participation in professional competition.

Tactical safety-first approach with strong positional play

Pioneering female player who broke barriers in professional snooker and dominated women's game for over a decade

• Women's World Snooker Champion 2005-2012, 2014, 2015 (10 times)
• First woman to compete in UK Championship
• First woman to make a competitive century in mixed competition