Selt given suspended ban for ‘rude and aggressive’ behaviour

Matthew Selt has been given a three-month suspended ban and fined £10, 000 for “rude and aggressive” behaviour at the 2024 Saudi Arabia Masters.

At the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) annual meeting in Riyadh in September, the Englishman was accused of three separate violations of the organization’s code of conduct.

After missing a straightforward pot and falling 5-3 to China’s Pang Junxu in the fourth round, Selt furiously conceded defeat.

The world number 30 was accused of verbally and physically abusing a Matchroom executive and a fellow WPBSA member and engaging in aggressive behavior.

The 39-year-old, who is vice-chairman of the WPBSA players ‘ association, was also accused of sending an abusive text to a fellow member.

Selt accepted all three charges, according to the WPBSA, and thanked the defendants “completely and heartily” for their actions.

Selt was also given the impression that Selt was “a significant stress and pressure” at the time.

If more violations occur before the 2025-26 season is over, the suspension will be lifted.