That match was originally thought to be one that Ding Junhui could easily win, after all, he had performed exceptionally well in previous matches and was in excellent form. However, the final result shocked everyone as Ding Junhui lost 3-4 to Brecel and failed to reach the semi-finals. The development of events was very dramatic. Ding Junhui started the match smoothly, firmly controlling the situation with a 3-1 lead. Just as he was preparing to steadily advance towards victory, a fatal mistake occurred in the fifth round. This mistake allowed Brecel to seize the opportunity, quickly turn the tide, and win three consecutive games, ultimately reversing the match. Such a result undoubtedly made Ding Junhui extremely disappointed because he not only missed the opportunity to enter the semi-finals but also ended his eight-match winning streak against Brecel, truly breaking a record—though this is a record no one wants to break. But before the shadow of the match defeat had dissipated, Ding Junhui directly vented his anger on the event organizers. After the match, Ding Junhui did not hold back and openly criticized the organizers of the Scottish Open through social media. He bluntly stated that the quality of the tables used in the competition was worrying, even describing them as nothing more than a pile of amateur tables. He mentioned that the elasticity of the tables, especially at the cushions, made him very dissatisfied, like springs, such abnormal rebounds completely affected the normal progress of the game. Ding Junhui angrily questioned: You say this is a professional event, how can…

On January 20, 2025, Beijing time, the Snooker Masters concluded its final competition. Magician Shaun Murphy defeated new World Champion Kyren Wilson 10-7 to win his second Masters title, earning a championship prize of 350,000 pounds. Additionally, Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this event, earning an additional 15,000 pounds for the highest single-frame score. As a result, Murphy's total prize money for the season (ranking events + invitational events) reached 699,400 pounds (approximately 6.24 million RMB), moving him up three places to second in the rankings! Kyren Wilson finished as the runner-up in this Masters, earning 140,000 pounds, bringing his total prize money to 637,400 pounds and dropping one place to third in the rankings, while Ding Junhui moved up one place to sixth! The total prize money for a single season includes ranking event prizes and invitational event prizes. This season, there are four invitational events: the Shanghai Masters, the Champion of Champions, the Riyadh Championship, and the Masters! Judd Trump won three titles and two runners-up this season, earning 75,000 pounds in the semi-finals of this Masters after losing to Kyren Wilson. His total prize money for the season reached 1,292,700 pounds, ranking first and setting a new record for the highest single-season prize money! Shaun Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this Masters, defeating Kyren Wilson in the final to win his second Masters title and his first title of the season! He earned a combined prize of 365,000 pounds for the championship and the highest single-frame score,…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the final of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded successfully. In the championship match, "The Magician" Shaun Murphy defeated the world's second-ranked "Jester" Kyren Wilson 10-7. On the prize money list for the event, Ding Junhui earned £40,000, Murphy earned £350,000, and O'Sullivan, who withdrew from the competition, "gave away" £25,000. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. This year's Masters has a prize structure as follows: £350,000 for the champion, £140,000 for the runner-up, £75,000 for the top four, £40,000 for the top eight, £25,000 for participation, and £15,000 for the highest single shot. In this competition, there were three Chinese players participating: Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui. Among the world-renowned players, the "Three Musketeers of '75," defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the competition temporarily, while the other two, Higgins and Williams, participated. Among the "Five Tigers of '80," "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson was originally not participating, but O'Sullivan's withdrawal allowed him to replace him in the competition. In a certain sense, O'Sullivan at least gave Robertson £25,000 (about RMB 230,000). In such circumstances, all five tigers participated. Outside of the Five Tigers, "Little Cannon" Mark Allen also made a strong appearance. Among the "Three Musketeers of '75," due to O'Sullivan's withdrawal, they lacked competitiveness, and Higgins and Williams were eliminated in the first round. Among them, three-time World Champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams was reversed by Ding Junhui with a score of 5-6. Unfortunately, Ding Junhui was eliminated by…

Too strong! 134-0, 98-0, 115-1, 10-7 "Magician" easily defeats the world's second January 21st news, the 2025 Snooker Masters final has come to a successful conclusion. In the final, "Magician" Shaun Murphy was like a cheat, hitting four century breaks (134 points, 116 points, 125 points, 100 points) and four 50+ breaks (94 points, 65 points, 66 points, 55 points), defeating the world's second "Brother K" Kyren Wilson 10-7.‌ The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events, an event that all players take extremely seriously. This year's Masters lacked the biggest player, "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan. He chose to withdraw from the competition due to his poor form this season, especially after consecutive losses in the group stage of the championship league before the Masters. After the defending champion "Rocket" O'Sullivan withdrew from the competition, it gave other players a good chance to compete for the title. In an interview, "Rocket" expressed his optimism about the world's first "Accuracy King" Judd Trump winning the championship. Trump did not disappoint O'Sullivan overall, with his overall performance also very good, first sweeping Barry Hawkins 6-1, then reversing old rival Ding Junhui 6-3, easily advancing to the semifinals. However, in the semifinals, Trump faced last year's World Championship winner "Brother K" Kyren Wilson, losing out 3-6, failing to meet O'Sullivan's expectations. While Wilson eliminated the world's first, he met "Magician" Murphy in the championship battle. Without a doubt, O'Sullivan's withdrawal from the competition was a regrettable mistake, but despite this, the match was not lacking in highlights. In the semifinals, as…

Reviewing the final of a snooker UK Championship that concluded in the early hours of the morning, world number one Judd Trump defeated Barry Hawkins 10-8 to lift the UK Championship trophy. Since 2011, after a thirteen-year absence, Trump has once again claimed this prestigious title, and his greatness is undeniable! With Ronnie O'Sullivan no longer fixated on match results and Mark Selby's performance fluctuating, Trump has gradually become the leading figure (the face) in the snooker world. Trump is not only the world number one but also the top-ranked player in terms of winning hopes for the UK Championship. Other players such as O'Sullivan, Bingham, Selby, Higgins, Maflin, and Ding Junhui all have the potential to compete for the championship. However, this season, the most reliable presence in snooker is undoubtedly Trump, who has won multiple ranking titles and is almost invincible, possessing a mysterious confidence in being a champion! In the matchup between Trump and Hawkins, the record of their encounters shows that Trump wins more often than he loses. When Trump faces Hawkins, he gets pumped up emotionally, so for this final, we must discard the convenience of previous matchups and earnestly study the tactical differences between the two. By focusing on the opponent's weaknesses and attacking relentlessly, victory can be achieved before the dam breaks. Trump started cautiously against Hawkins, not unleashing his full firepower and struggling with some mistakes. Similarly, Hawkins did not deliver any big moves and started steadily. Trump and Hawkins were evenly matched in the first four frames. Starting from the fifth…

The Snooker Masters has come to an end, with Shaun Murphy defeating Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the final to claim the championship. In this Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy was in excellent form, defeating four top masters: Gary Wilson, Neil Robertson, Mark Allen, and Kyren Wilson. He also made a 147 in the semi-finals. Let's take a look at the magician's journey to victory. First Round: Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals At the start of the match, Shaun Murphy won four consecutive frames to lead 4-0 over Gary Wilson. Gary Wilson responded with three consecutive frames to close the gap to 3-4, but Shaun Murphy then won two more frames to secure a 6-3 victory. Throughout the game, Murphy made one century break and three 50+ breaks, while Gary Wilson also made one century break and three 50+ breaks. Second Round: Shaun Murphy defeated Robertson 6-2 to advance to the semifinals Robertson won the first frame, but Shaun Murphy won three frames in a row to take a 3-1 lead. Ultimately, Shaun Murphy made breaks of 82 and 120 to defeat Neil Robertson 6-2. Throughout the game, Shaun Murphy made one century break and four 50+ breaks, while Neil Robertson made one century break and two 50+ breaks (79, 66). Murphy attempted a 147 in the decisive frame, successfully completing 15 sets of red-black balls before making a snooker on the yellow ball, unfortunately falling short of the maximum break. Semi-finals: Shaun Murphy defeated Mark Allen 6-3 to advance to the final Allen took the…

The Snooker Masters Tournament Concludes in Thrilling Fashion Hello, fellow snooker enthusiasts! On January 20, 2025, the Snooker Masters Tournament concluded in spectacular fashion. In this intense competition, Shaun Murphy, like a magician, defeated the newly crowned World Champion, Kyren Wilson, 10-7, securing his second Masters title. Can you imagine? This championship didn't come without its rewards, as he pocketed a hefty £350,000. Moreover, Murphy achieved a remarkable 147 maximum break during the event, his ninth in his career, earning him an additional £15,000 for the highest single-frame score. Adding it all up, Murphy's total prize money for the season, from both ranking and invitational events, reached £699,400, approximately 6.24 million yuan. This outstanding achievement propelled him three spots up to second place. I believe Murphy's performance is truly remarkable; he's the type of player who saves his best for when it matters most, always ready to explode onto the scene. Looking at Kyren Wilson, the new World Champion, who became the runner-up in this Masters. However, the runner-up position still comes with a £140,000 prize, a substantial sum for most players. This brought his total prize money for the season to £637,400, but due to not winning the title, he dropped one spot to third place. It's a pity, considering everyone had high hopes for him after his World Championship victory. Perhaps facing a strong opponent like Murphy in the Masters put some pressure on him. Ding Junhui also delivered a pleasant surprise. He rose one spot in the rankings to sixth place in this Masters. Although he was…

In the main event of the Snooker English Championship, 8 Chinese snooker players made it into the top 32, led by Ding Junhui (world No. 8), along with Xiao Guodong, Zhao Xintong, Si Jiahui, Wu Yize, He Guoqiang, Zhang Anda, and Zeng Peifan. Ding Junhui's first-round opponent is English player Michaelis. Although Ding has mostly won against him in their past matches, he has also mentioned that his performance in major tournaments often ends in early elimination, rarely advancing to the quarterfinals or semifinals. Is Ding Junhui losing his ambition to win the English Championship? In fact, Ding is very clear about his playing state. When he's at his best, he can defeat anyone. However, when he's not emotionally engaged, his shot accuracy suffers, especially on long-distance shots, where he may not be able to guarantee a successful shot, potentially giving his opponent an opportunity. Ding has fallen from being a top shot-maker to one whose form is inconsistent. It's been nearly 1798 days without a championship title! During these 1798 days, Ding has struggled immensely, even considering retirement. However, for the sake of providing a better life for his family and children, he continues to train and participate in snooker competitions around the world. At the International Championship held in Nanjing, Ding seized the opportunity and overcame challenge after challenge, truly achieving the last place. Ding lifted the long-awaited championship trophy! At that moment, his wife wept, and Ding also covered his face in tears! Ding's opponent in the first round of the English Championship is no pushover. Even…

In the final day of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy faced off against Kyren Wilson in a highly anticipated English derby. This match was not only a contest between the two players but also an important moment in their careers. Prior to this, Murphy had won his first Masters title on the same day ten years ago, and now he once again lifted the trophy in this significant event. After intense competition, Murphy defeated Wilson with a score of 10-7, becoming the new Masters champion. Throughout the game, Murphy displayed exceptional form, achieving eight breaks over 50 points, including three century breaks, with the highest single break reaching 134 points. Although Wilson also performed well with six breaks over 50 points, he ultimately could not prevent Murphy's victory. After this match, Murphy added another title to his career, and he also took home a championship prize of £350,000. Combined with the £15,000 he earned for his maximum break of 147 in the semi-finals, his total prize money reached £365,000, equivalent to approximately RMB 3.52 million. It is worth noting that this match marked Murphy's third appearance in the Masters final. He had already achieved the Grand Slam feat when he first won the trophy in 2015. This latest victory brought him level with several legendary players, including Ding Junhui, in terms of the number of titles won in the "three major events," ranking him tied for 11th place. Before this, Murphy had already shown outstanding performance in various events such as the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Masters, accumulating valuable…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the final of the 2025 Snooker Masters came to a successful conclusion. In the final, "The Magician" Shaun Murphy played extremely aggressively, defeating world number two "Kyren Wilson" 10-7 to win the championship. In this competition, Murphy took a commanding lead of 6-2 in the first stage. Wilson narrowed the scoreline to 7-8 in the second stage after trailing 2-0 and 4-1 in the first stage, which ended with a score of 6-2. In the second stage, Murphy once led 8-4, but the tenacious Wilson caught up to 7-8. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events that all players attach great importance to. This year's Masters saw defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraw from the tournament due to his poor performance in the Champion League, even throwing his cue into the trash bin, and "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson stepped in as a replacement before the start of the Masters. Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan, performed well enough in the first round, eliminating four-time World Championship winner "John Higgins" 6-5. Unfortunately, he lost to fellow 80s player "The Magician" Shaun Murphy in the round of 16. In the first four frames of this match, Murphy showed an extremely aggressive performance, scoring two breaks over 50 (90 points, 67 points), while Robertson also had a break over 50 (79 points). Murphy temporarily led Robertson 3-1 in the first half. After the intermission, Murphy continued his strong play, launching another 3-1 offensive, sweeping Robertson out with a total score of 6-2. In the game, Murphy…