Who is Stuart Bingham’s wife Michelle Shabi and how many children do the couple have?
STUART Bingham’s nickname has been ‘Ball Run’ since his amateur days because of his reputation for getting a fortunate run of the ball on the baize.
And he is also lucky in love — here we get to know his wife Michelle and their children.
Who is Stuart Bingham’s wife Michelle Shabi?
Stuart Bingham married Michelle Shabi in ceremony held in Cyprus in May 2013.
The dedicated snooker ace reportedly altered the date of the wedding and cancelled his stag do to make certain he would be available to compete in all of the tournaments held either side of the big day.
Michelle prefers to keep her personal information out of the public spotlight, but we do know that she supports her husband’s career and can often be seen cheering him on from the stands.
How many children do Michelle Shabi and Stuart Bingham have?
Stuart and Michelle have three children.
Their son Shae was born in 2011, and their daughter Marnie Rose followed in 2017.
Michelle also has another daughter from a previous relationship named Tegan, who was born in 2003.
I’m world champion but I’m going to be the same person, I’ll be playing in all the tournaments and hopefully I’ll be a good role model
Stuart Bingham
When did Stuart Bingham win the World Championship?
Stuart realised his lifelong dream when he lifted the World Championship trophy at the age of 38 in 2015 after defeating Sean Murphy 18-15 in the final of the biggest tournament in the sport.
On becoming world champion, Stuart said: “Twenty years as professional — blood, sweat and tears on the road.
“Qualifying in places like Prestatyn and Malvern. So many family and friends have backed me. It is unbelievable.
“I’m world champion but I’m going to be the same person, I’ll be playing in all the tournaments and hopefully I’ll be a good role model as world champion.
“Any kids growing up wanting to play, just stick at it. Lots of hard work, practice and self-belief, things like this can happen.”
And Ball Run is at it again at the age of 47, beating tournament favourite and world No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan in the 2024 World Championship quarter-finals to set up a last-four match with fellow qualifier Jak Jones.
Following his stunning victory, Stuart said: “I think when he went 8-6, I don’t know where those two frames came from.
“I think the key was I was enjoying it. I was looking at the table, going toe-to-toe with the best player ever. I can’t believe I’ve come out on top!
“Something clicked in my game. Once I got amongst the balls I felt really good. I went for my shots, still went for my shots even when maybe I didn’t fancy them, but I was potting them. Big result.
“The screen went up. I most probably had two per cent of the crowd on my side and the barrier come up and it went down to 0.5 per cent.
“When you look around, there’s no better place. A calmness came over me. I made 100 and I made a 90. I thought, that’s it, game on!”