‘My time is up’ – Class of ’92 snooker star confirms retirement and says ‘it’s not easy when you play as ropy as I do’

JOE PERRY has confirmed his decision to retire from professional snooker after believing his “time is up” following a 33-year career.

Perry announced that the 2025 World Snooker Championship next week will be his last tournament on the main tour – if he makes it.

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The 50 year-old beat Dylan Emery 10-6 at the English Institute of Sport on Thursday to reach the penultimate round of the qualifying competition.