Why Jack Lisowski is ‘not really counting’ his return to snooker’s top 16

Home favourite Jack Lisowski is hoping to cement his top 16 place this week (Picture: Getty Images)

Jack Lisowski has crept back inside the world’s top 16 but is not really counting it unless he can keep hold of the spot for the UK Championship and Masters.

It has not been a great season so far for Jackpot in terms of results, but with others sliding down the rankings, he has popped back into the elite group at number 16.

He is hoping to climb higher this week at the British Open in Cheltenham, where he gets great support as a local hero.

A move back into the top 16 is an achievement, but most importantly means qualification for the main s...