Seven-time World Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan announced his withdrawal from the 25th Snooker Champions League after the fifth match, marking his fourth withdrawal this season. In the previous Champions League, O'Sullivan had a similar move when he withdrew mid-tournament after playing the third group match, which led to controversy as his opponents could not receive the winning points. On the first day of the competition, O'Sullivan suffered an opening defeat, winning only one out of four matches. According to the schedule, O'Sullivan had only two matches on the second day, against Milkins and Carter. Facing Milkins, who was at the bottom of the rankings, O'Sullivan was reversed in the first game, but he managed to score a single-stroke 90 points in just five minutes in the third game, although he failed to pot the pink and black balls to complete a century break, he still took the lead with a 2-1 match point. In the fourth game, O'Sullivan failed to maintain his good form, and Milkins made up for it with a score of 62-6; in the decisive game, O'Sullivan unexpectedly encountered a miss after getting on the long table, followed by a violent shot and a任性一杆, eventually losing 2-3 to Milkins again. In the next two games, O'Sullivan's accuracy became a problem, scoring only 6 and 9 points. The turning point of the game came in the fourth game when O'Sullivan, trailing 0-47, wanted to hit the pink ball but made a simple mistake and immediately smashed his cue stick in anger, then quickly apologized, and the referee showed…

The new year's bell has just rung, and the Chinese snooker team has ushered in their new round of challenges. At the performance match in Hangzhou, Ding Junhui's wonderful performance has attracted everyone's attention. This time, Ding Junhui faced not only a technical competition but also a psychological test. Although he fought hard with O'Sullivan in the first match, he was ultimately defeated by his opponent. But it seems that all this did not affect his state because the real test was still ahead. In the following grand finale, he met with Trump, ranked first in the world. At the beginning of this game, Ding Junhui unfortunately fell behind 1-4. Many people might think that Ding Junhui is likely to fail this time. Unexpectedly, Ding Junhui was like a cheater, suddenly recovering his energy, and every shot was precise and powerful. You can feel the firmness in his eyes, as if an angry beast preparing to counterattack. In just a few rounds, he completed an astonishing reversal, winning four consecutive games, and finally defeated Trump 5-4. What impressed people most was that at the critical moment of the game, Ding Junhui made a perfect shot of 147 points! This was undoubtedly a perfect ending, making all fans cheer. Next, Ding Junhui continued to show his super state in Lhasa. When facing the world champion Mark Williams, at the beginning of the game, Ding Junhui was suppressed to a disadvantage of 2-3, and the situation looked very dangerous. But Ding Junhui did not rush, but became more calm, stabilizing his rhythm…

Recently, British media "Metro" published an article by Hendry, in which Hendry talked about the current conservative and passive playing style of snooker players. This article is a brief translation as follows. Stephen Hendry cannot understand the passive playing style of some top snooker players. He said, "Maybe I'm an old-fashioned person, but I always thought snooker was about scoring goals." Seven-time world champion Hendry is known for his all-out attack, which brought him great success in the 1990s, which was also the period of domination for the Scots. Hendry speaks frankly and lacks enthusiasm for safety play. Hendry believes that in modern snooker competitions, top players choose to give up attacking too much. Even Judd Trump, who won the UK Championship this season, has been questioned by Hendry. Hendry said, "At the UK Championship, even Trump is now playing no-risk snooker. If there is no certainty of scoring, I would still choose to attack, but now they will give up. I can't believe that the playing style of some top players has become so passive." Hendry is also annoyed by the long time some players take to hit the ball. Hendry thinks that Neil Robertson and Mark Allen are playing too slowly, Their game rhythm also hinders themselves. Neil Robertson now takes an average of 28-29 seconds to hit the ball when playing zero-risk snooker, while his best time is 22-23 seconds. Hendry said, "Sometimes a shot that doesn't even need to be thought about, Robertson still circles around the table, sees all the situations, and then hits the…

Ding Junhui Defeats World No. 1 Trump in Epic Clash, Ding Director Claims Consecutive Wins Over 'Little Trump'‌ Beijing Time January 9th News: The 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge has come to a successful conclusion. "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui was in excellent form, defeating the world's No. 1 "Accuracy King" Judd Trump 5-4 to win the championship. This season, Ding Junhui's state has significantly improved, winning his 15th title at the National Championships. At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the Macau Masters Invitational, Hangzhou Performance Match, and Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge were held successively. "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui and world No. 1 Trump participated in all three events. Seven-time World Championship winner "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan participated in the first two events, achieving a hot streak of seven consecutive victories. In these three competitions, Ding Junhui faced Trump on each occasion. At the Macau Masters Invitational, Ding Junhui lost 1-5 to Trump. Subsequently, in the "Ding-Ao Meeting" against O'Sullivan, he lost again with a score of 1-5. Despite continuing the losing streak against O'Sullivan from 2024. In the Hangzhou performance match, Ding Junhui then welcomed a good performance in defeating Trump. In the rematch against Trump in Hangzhou, Ding Junhui changed his previous slump against the world No. 1, showing a rare big heart as he won 5-4, also achieving his first victory over Xiao Te in recent matches. Immediately following at the Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, Ding Junhui, Trump, along with Xiao Guodong, Williams, and two preliminary round players Wu…

In the high-altitude city of Lhasa, 3,600 meters above sea level, China's snooker "number one" Ding Junhui once again demonstrated his hard power with action! Facing the strong suppression of world number one and "accuracy king" Judd Trump, Ding Junhui managed to turn the tide by winning two consecutive frames under match point pressure, achieving a stunning comeback with a final score of 5-4 to claim the championship of the 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge. This Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge brought together top snooker players. China's Ding Junhui and Xiao Guodong, as well as England's Judd Trump and "three-time World Championship winner" Mark Williams were all present. In addition, two local Tibetan players, Wu Jinduo and Geng Yuan, stood out through the preliminary rounds, gaining the precious opportunity to compete with world-class players on the same stage. On the second day of the competition, Ding Junhui defeated Williams 5-3, showing excellent form. Against this "three-time World Champion," Ding Junhui won three consecutive frames after trailing 2-3, achieving a reversal and demonstrating his calmness and strength. In the final, Ding Junhui faced off against Trump in a peak showdown. The game was full of ups and downs, with the scores alternating. Trump once led 4-3 and took the match point first. However, Ding Junhui showed extraordinary resilience under pressure, winning two consecutive frames to finally reverse the game with a score of 5-4. In the game, Ding Junhui made three century breaks and three 50+ breaks, amazing the audience. The significance and impact of the plateau event not only showcased…

On January 8th, the third group of the Snooker Championship League kicked off its first day of competition, with Selby and Kyren Wilson facing off in a world champion showdown. The latest battle report shows that Selby quickly took control in the first game, securing a 1-0 lead over Jiong Ge with a decisive single shot victory, claiming his first win of the new year. The Championship League is a famous short-format snooker tournament, with two stations played each season: one ranking event and one invitational event. This season, Carter won the ranking version of the Championship League title, defeating Jackson Page 3-1 in the final. The invitational version of the Championship League started in the new year and has already determined two winners' group seats, which are held by Iran's top player Vafie and Chinese youngster Si Jiahui. The third group is filled with top talent, with newly added players Selby, Kyren Wilson, and O'Sullivan all being world champions. Among the remaining four players from the second group, Carter, Wakelin, and Milkins are all ranking event champions, and Jack Jones is also the new runner-up of the World Championship. Both Group 1 and Group 2 have reached the finals, and they even hit a single shot of 147 this morning, stunning the audience. In tonight's match, Selby faced off against Carter, with the two having previously clashed 24 times, with the grinding control master achieving 16 victories. In the first game, Kyren Wilson scored 6 points first, followed by Selby scoring 8 points, but Jiong Ge was unable to…

On January 8, 2025, the Tianren Cup Lhasa Winter Snooker Challenge reached its climax with a thrilling match between China's top snooker player Ding Junhui and world number one Judd Trump. Ding Junhui staged an impressive comeback in this pinnacle showdown. The match started with Ding Junhui showing extraordinary competitive form, taking the first game with a stunning single shot of 87 points. Trump responded immediately with the same score, and the two were temporarily tied. The two world-class players played freely, providing a visual feast for the fans. Ding Junhui scored 109 points in the third game, while Trump was not to be outdone, blasting a high score of 109 points in the fifth game. However, the real test came in the second half of the match. When Trump scored 105 points in the seventh game to take a 4-3 lead, the situation was quite unfavorable for Ding Junhui. But at this critical moment, Ding Junhui showed his astonishing mental fortitude. In the eighth game, he remained calm and composed, leveling the score with a single shot of 104 points. He then went on to score the highest point of the match with 118 points in the decisive game, ending the exciting duel with a winning shot. "Today, Ding Junhui's performance was indeed outstanding, especially his grasp of key points, which is truly admirable," admitted Trump after the match. Indeed, in this match, Ding Junhui not only demonstrated his exquisite skills but also showcased the psychological quality expected of a world-class player. With three centuries, every shot was perfectly…

The snooker Hangzhou exhibition match was truly exciting this time! The event started with many dramatic moments, and the performances of several top players were particularly eye-catching. Honestly, it's a great pleasure to see world champions like Trump, O'Sullivan, and Higgins compete on the same stage. The progress of this game was also full of unpredictability, and many times you couldn't even imagine what would happen next. For example, in the match between Higgins and Mark Williams, everyone knows that Higgins' technique is stable, and Williams is not an easy opponent either, so they played against each other fiercely. However, Higgins actually defeated Williams 5-3! Many people probably didn't expect that Higgins could win this game so smoothly, after all, Williams also has a strong foundation. But in this match, Higgins played very steadily, and his precise shots at critical moments almost left no chance for Williams. However, don't be too happy too early. Next came the confrontation between O'Sullivan and Higgins, and the result was simply astonishing - O'Sullivan swept Higgins 5-1! Honestly, O'Sullivan's performance in this game was really too strong, it didn't seem like an old player, but a young player who had just stepped onto the court. At the beginning of the game, Higgins used a single shot of 102 points to win back a game, which did give everyone a glimmer of hope, but O'Sullivan immediately responded with a winning streak, winning four games in a row, completely stunning Higgins. O'Sullivan's state was really good, leaving almost no chance for Higgins to counterattack, and he…

Ding Junhui Reverses and Kills Trump, World No. 1 Blasts Two Hundred Still Encounters Two Consecutive Defeats!‌ On January 8th, 2025, Beijing time, the Tianren Cup Lhasa Winter Snooker Challenge came to an end. China's top player Ding Junhui successfully completed a double victory over the world's number one in the final match with a perfect performance of 109 points, 104 points, 118 points, 87 points, 57 points, 56 points, and two consecutive victories, reversing and killing Trump 5-4. After this game, Ding Junhui announced his strong return, and such a performance is bound to help him regain more confidence in the upcoming Masters. Ding Junhui Draws 2-2 with Trump with a Century Break In the first half of the game between the two players, their performances were evenly matched. In the first game, Ding Junhui made an excellent performance of 87 points with a single stroke, winning the first city with 88:1 and taking the lead 1-0. In the second round, Trump successfully regained his form and tied the game 1-1 with Ding Junhui by making 87 points with a single stroke, bringing both sides back to the starting line. In the third round, Ding Junhui once again showed an excellent competitive state, and he won the game with 109 points with a single stroke, leading Trump 2-1 again and gaining another advantage. In the fourth round, although Ding Junhui made an impressive performance of 57 points in this game, Trump still won the game 64:57 with 63 points with a single stroke, drawing 2-2 with Ding Junhui. Trump…

In the rarefied air above Lhasa, a palpable tension hung as snooker enthusiasts eagerly anticipated the day of the 2025 Lhasa Plateau Snooker Challenge. On this challenging stage, Chinese snooker leader Ding Junhui faced off against world champion Mark Williams in a thrilling match. The game began with Ding Junhui showing good form, winning the first two frames and exerting considerable pressure on his opponent. Despite making some minor errors in these frames, Ding's performance was overshadowed by Williams' more significant mistakes, which cost him the lead. However, from the third frame onwards, "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams gradually regained his rhythm, significantly improving his focus and scoring consecutive century breaks to level the score at 2-2. After the break, Williams continued his momentum, pulling off an impressive comeback in the fifth frame with a narrow 60-58 victory, thus overtaking the score at 3-2. Facing adversity, Ding Junhui did not falter. Instead, he quickly adjusted his mindset and seized every opportunity. In the sixth frame, he successfully clawed back a point; in the seventh, he sealed the deal with a single shot of 71 points; and in the eighth frame, Ding once again demonstrated his formidable attacking prowess, using a single shot of 68 points to overtake the score, forcing Williams to concede defeat. Ultimately, Ding Junhui completed this heart-pounding comeback with a 5-3 victory, earning thunderous applause from the audience. Meanwhile, earlier that day, another highly anticipated match took place between Chinese ace Xiao Guodong and current world number one, Judd Trump. This match was equally captivating, not only…