On January 17, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued, and now two of the top four have emerged. Following Shaun Murphy's victory over Robertson, Mark Allen eliminated Selby 6-2. As for Chinese star Ding Junhui, he is confirmed to debut tonight in a peak showdown against world number one Judd Trump. Born in 1986, Mark Allen has been famous for a long time. As an outstanding player among his peers, fans often refer to him as the "Sixth Tiger" of the 80s generation. Mark Allen is ranked 4th in the world and has won 11 ranking tournament titles in his career, including the UK Championship and Masters titles. Like Ding Junhui, he only lacks the World Championship title. This player's style is clean and decisive, with strong continuous scoring ability and good long-range accuracy, making him very enjoyable to watch. His opponent is Mark Selby, born in 1983, ranked 5th in the world, who has won 23 ranking tournament titles in his career. Selby is the first player of the 80s generation in major tournaments, with as many as 9 titles in the three major events, including four World Championship titles with the highest gold content. Selby's performance in long-format matches used to be very stable, but in recent years, it has declined significantly, directly related to his playing style, which consumes a lot of personal energy and cannot be maintained consistently. After the start of the match, Mark Allen took the lead with a single shot of 81 points in the first game. In the second game, Selby was not…

Ding Junhui Wins Thrilling 5-4 Victory Over Trump, Masters: 6-5 Clash with World No. 1 Looms At 1:17 am Beijing time on January 17th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. In the second match of the first day of the quarter-finals, "Little Cannon" Mark Allen led four-time world champion "Grinder" Mark Selby 4-1 after the fifth game. Tonight, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui will face off against the world's number one player, Judd Trump, who eliminated Williams 6-5 in the first round. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events and is highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a maximum break of 147 points in the competition but unfortunately lost to his old rival O'Sullivan. In this year's Masters, Ding Junhui returned to compete again, hoping for better performance. In the first round, his opponent was Williams from the "Three Musketeers of '75," and after fierce competition, he managed to win two consecutive games when trailing 4-5, ultimately reversing Williams 6-5 to advance to the quarter-finals. In today's quarter-finals, Ding Junhui will face his old rival, the world's number one "Accuracy King" Judd Trump, who eliminated this season's UK Championship runner-up Barry Hawkins 6-2 in the first round. Prior to the Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, Ding Junhui had just faced Trump and narrowly won 5-4. In that match, Ding Junhui remained very close with his opponent in the first four games, with the score tied at 1-1 and 2-2. In the fifth game, Trump made a single shot of 109,…

Unbelievable? This year's Snooker Masters has seen a collective explosion from the post-80s players! They've secured six of the quarter-final spots, and it's quite electrifying! Not only that, but our own Ding Junhui has advanced successfully, which is truly exciting news! First, let's talk about this Masters tournament. The prize money is quite enticing, with the champion taking home a whopping £350,000. Wow, just thinking about it gets you excited! However, reigning champion O'Sullivan has withdrawn, creating opportunities for other players. The biggest highlight of this tournament must be the strong performance of the post-80s players; they've even pushed out the "Three Musketeers of '75"! Look at Higgins, who was leading by a lot but ended up being reversed, what a rollercoaster! And Ding Junhui, his match against Ma Shu was so thrilling, ultimately losing by a narrow margin, though regrettable, it also showcased his skills. Next, let's focus on some of the exciting matchups. Karen Wilson versus Zhang Anda, the game process was heart-pounding! Zhang Anda scored an impressive 141 points in one game, the highest score of the tournament, amazing! Unfortunately, he still lost to Wilson with a score of 6-4. Imagine if Zhang Anda had seized the final opportunity, wouldn't the outcome have been vastly different? Another exciting match was between Luca Brecel and Chris Wakelin. These two players haven't faced each other much before, but their head-to-head was filled with excitement. Brecel eventually won 6-3, securing victory. You see, in this game, it's really hard to say who will win or lose! Now, the quarter-finals matchups…

On January 16, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued with the Chinese team suffering a first-round defeat, leaving only Ding Junhui to advance while Zhang Anda was eliminated in the first round. Facing world number two, Kyren Wilson, Zhang Anda fought nine rounds but lost 4-6, failing to continue his impressive performance from last season. Born in 1991, Zhang Anda is known for his stable playing style and excellent mental fortitude. Last season, he rose to prominence with one championship and two runner-up finishes, achieving the best record of his career and ranking tenth in the world, just behind Ding Junhui. However, in this competition, he failed to maintain his peak form. His slow pace and inaccurate offense in critical situations allowed Kyren Wilson to seize multiple opportunities, ultimately missing out on the chance to advance. In the crucial seventh game, Zhang Anda struggled with consecutive weak attacks, scoring only 24 points before being forced to stop; while his opponent, Kyren Wilson, locked in the victory with a precise single shot of 69 points. Although Zhang Anda managed to win back a game with a high-quality clearance of 141 points in the eighth round, he could not sustain his momentum in the final stages, missing several chances to play, and eventually exited the competition. Kyren Wilson, born in 1990, is one of the top snooker players among the post-90s generation. He has twice defeated Trump in the World Championship finals and has won a total of eight ranking titles, making his world number two ranking well-deserved. Although he surpasses Zhang Anda…

One Seat in the Masters Semi-Finals is Decided! Murphy Scores 120, Defeats World Champion, Ding Junhui Faces Strong Opponent. The first quarter-final of the 2024 Snooker Masters has concluded, with two world champions facing off in a peak confrontation. Ultimately, Shaun Murphy emerged victorious with a 6-2 win over Neil Robertson, securing the first semi-final spot. Next up, China's top player Ding Junhui will take the stage to face the world number one, Judd Trump. In this Snooker Masters tournament, three Chinese players qualified for participation: Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda. However, apart from Ding Junhui, the other two were eliminated in the first round, leaving only Ding to advance to the second round. In the quarter-finals, Shaun Murphy faced off against Neil Robertson. The two have had similar recent form, with Murphy ranked 7th in the world and Robertson at 20th. In the match, the first game saw Robertson take the lead but only score 35 points before giving up the chance, allowing Murphy to step in and secure the first victory with a single shot of 90 points. In the second game, Robertson responded with a single shot of 79 points to level the score. In the third game, both players made some mistakes at the start, but Murphy took the lead through multiple shots and maintained his advantage to win another game with a score of 68-24. In the fourth game, Murphy continued his aggressive play, scoring a single shot of 67 points to win the game 76-0, leading 3-1 into the second half. In…

Snooker Masters 2025: All Eight Finalists Emerge, Peak Clash Imminent!‌ At 1 a.m. on January 16th, Beijing time, the list of eight finalists for the 2025 Snooker Masters was announced. On the court, top players lit up the passion of fans with their breathtaking performances. The competition for the eight seats was fierce and exciting, and each player who advanced proved themselves with strength and perseverance. Below is a detailed review of the road to advancement: Ding Junhui Reappears at the Peak, Easily Defeats Williams!‌ Chinese snooker legend Ding Junhui unleashed his full power in the game, scoring six 50+ shots (90, 76, 69, 66, 64, 60), fully demonstrating the style of a world champion. While Mark Williams contributed one century break (136) and only two 50+ shots (70, 57). In the end, Ding Junhui narrowly won 6-5 and advanced to the quarter-finals, moving towards higher honors. Robertson's Amazing Comeback Against Higgins!‌ Neil Robertson showed great resilience in his match against "The Wizard" John Higgins. After falling behind 1-5, Robertson won five consecutive frames to complete an amazing 6-5 victory. Throughout the game, Robertson scored one century break (118) and three 50+ shots (63, 80, 57). Murphy Dominates, Gary Wilson Eliminated!‌ Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3, performing steadily in the game with one century break (103) and three 50+ shots (69, 56, 64). Although Wilson fought hard, he only managed one century break (101) and three 50+ shots (62, 92, 52). Luca Brecel Advances Easily, Showing the Style of a King!‌ Defending champion Luca Brecel advanced to the next…

The Snooker Masters tournament has begun, and the situation for our Chinese players in the first round was quite complex. Ding Junhui, a promising young player, managed to defeat Mark Williams and advance smoothly, which is truly impressive! However, it's a bit of a pity that both Si Jiahui and Zhang Anda were eliminated in the first round. Who could have predicted such results? Let's start with Zhang Anda, who is a real powerhouse, ranked tenth in the world, just behind Ding Junhui, with solid skills! His playing style is stable, with a relaxed rhythm and excellent mental fortitude, making him particularly suitable for long-format matches. His opponent, Kyren Wilson, is even more formidable, being the second World Championship winner from the 90s generation and ranked second in the world, a true top-tier player. This match had plenty of suspense and was exciting to watch! Initially, both players made continuous mistakes, but Wilson seized the opportunity to win the first frame. Zhang Anda didn't back down, scoring a single-stroke 85 points to level the game, showing great momentum! Later, Wilson won several frames in a row, while Zhang Anda also had single-stroke scores of 65 and 83 points, but he couldn't hold on at the crucial moments and eventually lost. The most exciting moment was the eighth frame, where Zhang Anda scored an impressive single-stroke 141 points, which was incredibly cool! Unfortunately, the good times didn't last, and Wilson steadied himself in the following frames to ultimately win the match 6-4. Although Zhang Anda lost, his performance was already commendable,…

Single Game 66-67 Suffers a 1-Point Extreme Comeback! World Champion 2-6 Out, First 4 Strong in the Masters Decided At midnight on January 16th, Beijing time, the first semi-finalist of the 2025 Snooker Masters was determined. In the first match of the quarter-finals, world champion Neil Robertson was eliminated with a total score of 2-6, losing to Murphy, another member of the "Five Tigers of the 80s." Among them, in the fifth game, Neil Robertson suffered a 1-point extreme comeback from Murphy with a score of 66-67! Both Neil Robertson and Murphy are members of the "Five Tigers of the 80s" and have won the Masters championship. In this year's snooker masters, due to the withdrawal of defending champion O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson was lucky enough to be given a place in the competition. In the previous round of 16 to 8, Neil Robertson staged a great comeback by winning five consecutive games after trailing 1-5 in the total score, eventually defeating Higgins, one of the "Three Giants of '75," with a total score of 6-5. Murphy qualified directly for this year's snooker masters with his world No. 7 ranking. In the first round, Murphy scored a century break and three 50+, eliminating Gary Wilson with a total score of 6-3. Throughout their careers, Murphy and Neil Robertson have faced each other many times, including the 2015 Masters final, when Murphy defeated Neil Robertson 10-2 to win his first Masters championship trophy. In this match, Murphy took the lead, blasting a 90-point winner to take the first game 90-35. Then, Neil…

Ding Junhui Defeats World No. 1 in 5-4 Victory at the Masters: "Director Ding" Challenges Trump Beijing time, January 16th news: The 2025 Snooker Masters continues. On the fourth day of the first round, Zhang Anda, the national championship winner, lost to world championship winner Kyren Wilson with a score of 4-6. Earlier, Ding Junhui made a comeback against three-time world championship winner Mark Williams with a score of 6-5. In the next round, Ding Junhui will challenge world No. 1 Judd Trump, who he has defeated in consecutive matches with a score of 5-4 in the Hangzhou exhibition and Lhasa challenge before the Masters. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui once scored a maximum single shot of 147 points in the game, but unfortunately, he still lost to his old rival O'Sullivan. This season, as the defending champion, O'Sullivan announced his withdrawal from the tournament due to a series of poor performances before the start of the Masters. In an interview, his mental state seemed not bad, saying, "I'm fine, at least not too bad." When asked why he chose to withdraw from the Masters that everyone wanted to participate in, O'Sullivan said, "It was really a nightmare decision. If you asked me on Sunday if I was ready, I might have gone, but it's such a grand event." O'Sullivan withdrew from the 2025 Masters, while Ding Junhui attaches great importance to this event and looks forward to proving himself…

On January 16, 2025, according to sports journalist Abby, on Tuesday, in the first round of the Masters, Xiao Te easily defeated Barry Hawkins 6-1, in excellent form, and this two-time champion sent a message to his opponents. After defeating Hawkins 6-1 in the Masters, Trump said he "likes winning too many games and doesn't want to miss too many games." On Tuesday, Xiao Te was in great form, leading Hawkins 5-0. He defeated Hawkins in the final of the UK Championship last December. The 35-year-old contributed breaks of 56, 59, and 60 to establish his lead and sealed the victory with a century break of 112 after his opponent scored 70 points. On Friday, Xiao Te will face Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals, and he is making great strides without any signs of slowing down. After the match, he joined the commentary team consisting of BBC host Hazel Irvine, snooker legends Parrott and Murphy, greeted them, and chatted about the round. Murphy asked Xiao Te how he prepared for the Masters during the holiday period, and Xiao Te admitted that after winning the UK Championship title, he couldn't stay away from the table for too long. He said: "I have four or five exhibition matches, and I did take four or five days off during the New Year. But after that, I held exhibition matches in China where I participated, then I went to Dubai, and practiced for four or five days on my way back. So, I always stay connected (continuous practice), even though I only allowed myself…