In the quarter-finals of the 24/25 Snooker Masters, a focus match took place between China's "Number One" snooker player and world number one Judd Trump. This match received high attention from many fans! The importance of the Snooker Masters is self-evident, known as one of the "Three Major Tournaments" in the snooker field along with the World Championship and the UK Championship. This year's prize money has also been significantly increased, with a total prize fund exceeding £1 million and the champion's prize reaching £350,000, a direct increase of £100,000 compared to last year's champion prize of £250,000. Therefore, the competition for this year's Masters will undoubtedly be very fierce. A total of three Chinese players were invited to participate in this Masters, namely Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui. After the first round, Zhang Anda and Si Jiahui both lost their matches and were eliminated, with Zhang Anda losing 4-6 to Kyren Wilson and Si Jiahui losing 2-6 to Mark Allen. On the other hand, Ding Junhui achieved victory, defeating Mark Williams 6-5 in a thrilling match to advance to the quarter-finals! Judd Trump defeated Barry Hawkins 6-1 in the first round and easily advanced to the quarter-finals. At this point, the two "80s Five Tigers," Judd Trump and Ding Junhui, faced each other directly. The two have met 20 times in official competitions before, with Ding Junhui having 9 wins and 11 losses, slightly at a disadvantage. In the last two encounters, Judd Trump won both matches, beating Ding Junhui 10-4 at the 2024 World Open and…

On January 18, 2025, Beijing time, with the elimination of Luca Brecel by Kyren Wilson with a score of 6-4, the semi-finalists of the Snooker Masters were all determined. Ding Junhui lost five consecutive frames after leading 3-1 and was defeated by Judd Trump with a score of 3-6. The victorious Trump will face the newly crowned world champion Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals. The other semi-final will be between Shaun Murphy and Mark Allen. The third quarter-final match was between Ding Junhui and the world number one, Judd Trump. Ding Junhui started off in hot form, scoring 70, 74, and 72 points in singles, leading 3-1 at the half-time break. After that, Trump began to exert himself, continuously scoring 97, 53, 125, 62, and 75 points in singles. He displayed his fiery offensive touch, sealing Ding Junhui in the seventh, eighth, and ninth frames. Trump won five frames in a row, directly reversing Ding Junhui with a 6-3 score to advance to the semi-finals. In fact, Ding Junhui played well in this game, except for a low-level mistake in the rack, he performed normally for the rest of the time. However, the recovered Trump is indeed too terrifying. His ability to score continuously is indeed very strong. Once he succeeds in long-range attacking, it becomes difficult for Ding Junhui to get on the field. Although Ding Junhui failed to reach the semi-finals of this Masters, his state is quite good, and the upcoming matches are still worth looking forward to, especially the World Championship. Trump advanced strongly to the…

At 6:50 am Beijing time on January 18th, the last quarterfinal match of the 2025 Snooker Masters was concluded. Among the top eight players, only two were born in the 90s, and the competition between the champions of the last two World Championships has been decided. The 33-year-old new World Champion, Kyren Wilson, known as "The Jester," defeated the 29-year-old reigning World Champion, Luca Brecel, with a score of 6-4. The four semi-finalists have now been determined, and the semi-final matchups have been announced. Among the four semi-finalists, three are from the 80s, one is from the 90s, three hold world championship titles, all being single-crown kings; three are former Masters champions, with Judd Trump being the most outstanding among them, having won twice in 2019 and 2023. Ding Junhui, the 2011 Masters champion, was eliminated after being reversed by Trump with five consecutive victories during the day session. Xiao Bu, who had never reached the Masters final, also failed to achieve a breakthrough. On this match day, only Trump managed to score a century break, bringing his career total to 1029 century breaks, quietly closing the gap with the legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan. In the six days since the start of this Masters tournament, a total of 14 century breaks have been made. Zhang Anda's 141 points currently lead the highest single-frame score of the tournament, with a chance to win the £15,000 prize for the highest single-frame score. Snooker Masters Quarterfinal Last Match Report Luca Brecel 4:6 Kyren Wilson The two players have faced each other eight times in…

This morning, the sixth day of the snooker Masters ended, and when we woke up, the Chinese team was in ruins, with no one left. Ding Junhui wasted a great advantage of leading 3-1 in the quarterfinals, being swept away by Trump in a wave, losing 3-6 and being reversed, missing out on the semi-finals. The top four have emerged, with the five tigers of the post-80s becoming two tigers, and the two matchups have been revealed. Ding Junhui faced Trump twice last year, suffering a crushing defeat of 4-10 in the final of the World Open and failing in the first round of the Championship League. In the new year, he fought against the world No. 1 again, adding new wounds to old ones. In the first four rounds, both sides combined to make four shots over 70, with Ding Junhui leading 3-1, but then suddenly lost his chain in the second half, scoring only 39 points in five rounds and being shut out three times! Trump made a century break and four shots over 50, making a strong comeback at 6-3 and advancing to the top four. Thus, the five tigers of the post-80s became two tigers, with Robertson, Selby, and Ding Junhui all eliminated. Murphy will face Mark Allen in the semi-finals. Trump is fully committed to reaching the sixth final of the season, aiming for his third Masters title. The battle between the post-90s players, Kyren Wilson and Luca Brecel, was spectacular, with the two completing a total of eight single-shot victories. Wilson was slightly superior,…

On January 17th, Beijing time, the Snooker Masters welcomed a match that fans were most concerned about, Ding Junhui versus Trump. In the first game, Trump scored 6 points and then stopped. Ding Junhui won with a single stroke of 70 points. In the second game, Trump missed a long shot and leaked the ball. Ding Junhui took over, although the black and pink balls were not in position and the situation was chaotic, every shot seemed to be about to break, but Ding Junhui relied on precise positioning and good accuracy to achieve a single stroke of 74 points to complete the super score. This victory is called an art. In the third game, Trump finally made a big-angle red ball and took over with a single stroke of 75 points to win back a game. In the fourth game, he took the lead again, but after 49 points, the red ball position was not good, and he冒险强拼红球不进。丁俊晖接管台面，依靠丝滑的走位，边打边带，一红一彩之间尽显大师风范。单杆65分逆转获胜，这局逆转如教科书般完美！3：1领先结束上半场。 In the fifth game, Ding Junhui made a defensive mistake, and Trump hit a large-angle red ball and selected a table color ball. He then successively hit several high-difficult long shots, forcing the opening of the situation. These shots were too perverted, showing the absurdity to the fullest. Finally, he won with a single stroke of 98 points, and the score came to 2:3. In the sixth game, Trump interrupted after 6 points. Then Ding Junhui got the opportunity through a high-quality defense, but there was a problem with the choice after 35 points. He gave up the red ball on…

In the realm of Chinese football, teams from Guangdong Province have always been a hot topic among fans. With the arrival of 2025, the fate of Guangzhou FC has once again drawn attention. This former powerhouse team, which once dominated the Chinese Super League and won the AFC Champions League twice, now faces the threat of dissolution due to failing to pass the entry review. However, amidst this gloom, there seems to be a glimmer of hope for Guangzhou FC's rebirth. The rise of Guangzhou Dandelion Club has brought new hope for Guangzhou FC's future. As the successor to the former Guangzhou Anhua, Dandelion has honed its skills over several years, rising from amateur leagues to become a new force in the second-tier league. As Guangzhou FC's difficulties deepen, Dandelion's plan to acquire high-quality assets from Guangzhou FC has once again become a focal point. This move could not only change Guangzhou FC's fate but also provide an opportunity for Dandelion's development. Mergers and acquisitions are not uncommon in the football world. For Guangzhou FC, this choice can avoid the tragedy of complete dissolution and allow them to continue participating in higher-level competitions under the name "Guangzhou FC" after the merger. The core of this move is that Guangzhou Dandelion can attract support from Guangzhou FC's fan base while obtaining the club's excellent player resources, thereby enhancing its competitiveness. The expectations of the fans for this team also add momentum to Dandelion's acquisition. However, this process is not without challenges. The complex relationship between Guangzhou FC and Evergrande, as well…

Too strong! 6-3, World No. 1 reverses Ding Junhui, 90s World Championship champion showdown: Brother Jun 6-4 advances Beijing time January 18th news, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. In the last quarter-final that just ended, last year's world championship winner "Brother Jun" Kyren Wilson defeated the world championship winner of the previous year "Little Bald" Luca Brecel 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals. In another match earlier, world number one Trump reversed Ding Junhui 6-3.‌ The snooker masters is one of the three major events in snooker, which all players attach great importance to. This competition, a total of three Chinese snooker corps participated in the game, they are Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, Zhang Anda. Ding Junhui eliminated the three-time world championship winner "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams 6-5 in the first round. And the national championship winner Zhang Anda, in the first round with the 90s world championship winner "Brother Jun" Kyren Wilson in the game, a typical win data but lost the game. In this game, Zhang Anda and Wilson scored 712 points - 437 points, his total score than the opponent more than 275 points, the data advantage is very obvious, but lost the game. The reason is that the ability to seize opportunities is not enough. Wilson was able to win the game despite being outscored by Zhang Anda because he had stronger control over the field. After Wilson defeated Zhang Anda 6-4 to advance to the top eight, his opponent in the quarter-finals was the 90s world championship winner "Little Bald" Brecel. The opponent is…

In the 2025 Snooker Masters, thrilling matches continued to unfold, delighting fans. On January 17th, the competition continued with varying performances from the Chinese players making their debut. Among them, Zhang Anda played steadily but ultimately lost 4-6 to new World Championship winner Kyren Wilson, unfortunately exiting the tournament. Another young player, Si Jiahui, fought hard against world number four Mark Allen, scoring two breaks over 60 and one century break, but was unable to advance with a final score of 2-6. Notably, Ding Junhui performed exceptionally well in his match against Ma Shu, fighting back tenaciously despite trailing 4-5 and eventually reversing the situation to advance to the quarter-finals. In other matches, the contest between Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy received significant attention. The two players had previously faced each other 39 times in the tour, with Robertson leading 25 wins to 14. However, this match presented a different picture. Murphy showcased his strong comeback ability after falling behind in the first game, successfully overtaking with a single break of 90 points. Throughout the match, Murphy made multiple breaks over 60, ultimately advancing smoothly with a score of 6-2, demonstrating his good form. Another focus match was the duel between Allen and Selby. This match drew the attention of many spectators, with past records showing Allen leading narrowly at 14 wins to 13. Allen started off strong with a single break of 81 points, while Selby responded with an 88-point break in the second game to keep the score close. Allen scored the only century break of the match…

Three Seats in the Snooker Masters Semi-finals are Claimed, Judd Trump's Terrifying Form with Five Consecutive Wins, Ding Junhui Stops at Quarter-finals At 23:43 Beijing time on January 17th, the second day of the quarter-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters, the match between Ding Junhui and Trump at the local daytime venue has been decided. Ding Junhui started by winning two consecutive frames, taking the lead and entering the interval with a 3-1 lead; however, upon returning from the break, Trump seemed to have activated an external aid, unleashing a series of five consecutive victories to secure the win. Snooker Masters Quarter-finals Second Half First Match Report Judd Trump 6:3 Ding Junhui The two players have faced each other 20 times in their careers, with Trump leading 11 wins to 9 losses. However, in the last six encounters, Trump has won five. In this match, Ding Junhui made breaks of 74 and 72 to win the first two frames, then added another break of 70 in the fourth frame to enter the interval with a 3-1 lead; Upon returning from the break, Trump, despite trailing 1-3, made one century break and four breaks over 50, winning five consecutive frames to reverse the situation and defeat Ding Junhui 6-3, advancing strongly to the semi-finals. Judd Trump made breaks of 125, 97, 75, 75, 62, and 53 throughout the match, all achieving single-frame victories. Snooker Masters Quarter-finals Final Match Schedule + Viewing Guide The format is best of 11 frames, with live broadcasts available on CCTV, Migu, Huya, and TikTok. January 3rd…

On the night of January 17th, Beijing time, the third quarter-final match of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded. Although Ding Junhui took a 3-1 lead in the first half, World No. 1 Judd Trump exploded in the second half, unleashing a streak of five consecutive victories from just after 10:30 pm to before midnight, less than an hour and a half later. Ding Junhui was overwhelmed, ultimately losing 3-6 and exiting the competition in the quarter-finals. Entering 2025, Ding Junhui has faced Trump twice, both in exhibition matches. He won both matches in the Hangzhou Invitational and Lhasa Challenge, each with a total score of 5-4, including a remarkable comeback in the Hangzhou Invitational where he turned the tables after Trump made a maximum break of 147 and led 4-1, securing match point. These two victories have filled Chinese fans with high hopes for Ding Junhui, hoping he could defeat Trump again at one of the three major snooker events, the Masters, achieving a triple kill against the world's top player. In the first half, Ding Junhui played exceptionally well, taking the lead by scoring 70 points in the opening game, followed by another victory with 74 points in the second game's complex situation. Trump responded with 75 points in the third game to win one back. Ding Junhui then scored 72 points in the fourth game to complete a single-game reversal, leading Trump 3-1 into the intermission. In the first four games, Ding Junhui seized opportunities, demonstrating his strong ability to seize the initiative, scoring three times over 70…