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It is said that "one minute on stage is ten years of hard work," and this saying applies equally to the snooker table. The seemingly effortless swings and pushes are the result of countless hours of practice and sweat by the players.
On December 23rd, Beijing time, the last day of the 2025 Snooker World Open qualifying matches came to a successful conclusion, with the main event's curtain set to rise in February next year. In this feast of qualifying matches, the Chinese team shone particularly brightly, with a total of 11 players successfully advancing to the top 64 of the main event, which has uplifted the spirits of the nation.
During this qualifying event, the Chinese team truly shone. By the first two competition days, seven players had already broken through successfully, and on the final day of competition, five players—Xiao Guodong, Fan Zhengyi, Lü Haotian, Liu Hongyu, and Pang Junxu—once again brought us pleasant surprises.
Xiao Guodong, the veteran player, truly demonstrated that he is still in his prime, scoring a century break of 116 points in one shot, followed by another 86 points, winning five consecutive games, directly giving his opponent Dylan Emery a "five-whip," with a total score of 5-0 sweeping victory, it was so exhilarating!
Liu Hongyu, the young player, also did not hold back, achieving good scores of single-rod 80, 74, and 66 points, also winning five consecutive games, with a total score of 5-0 defeating Sripraphorn, successfully advancing. It seems that our Chinese snooker newcomers are really "pushing the waves ahead"!
Lü Haotian was even more eye-catching, blasting a high score of 135 points in a single rod, with two more 50+, ultimately defeating Oliver Lines with a total score of 5-2, successfully advancing. This ball skill is simply "top-notch"!
However, Fan Zhengyi's match was somewhat regrettable. He took the first game with a single-rod century break of 103 points, but then suffered a reversal from his opponent, eventually losing 3-5 to Duane Jones, unfortunately exiting. But as the saying goes, victory and defeat are common occurrences in military affairs, and we believe that after this match, Fan Zhengyi will work even harder, with a promising future!
Pang Junxu's match was also thrilling. Facing the experienced Doherty, he did not retreat but responded with consecutive single-rod scores of 100 and 101 points. Although Doherty won a game in the fourth round, Pang Junxu fought even harder, winning three consecutive games, and in the final game, he blasted a high score of 113 points in a single-rod century break, eliminating Doherty with a total score of 5-2, successfully advancing. This mental fortitude and ball skill are absolutely "top-notch"!
In addition to the Chinese team, foreign veterans also made their appearances, adding more highlights to this qualifying event.
In the decisive game, he withstood the pressure, potting the pink ball for extra points, narrowly winning 5-4 against Tu Zhenlong, successfully advancing.
Selby, the veteran player, was also not to be outdone. He lost the first two games but made a late push, blasting single-rod scores of 69 and 142 points in the last two games, narrowly killing Cisins 5-4, successfully advancing. This ability to reverse the situation is simply "against the heavens"!
Brechel, the runner-up of the Riyadh Carnival Snooker Championship, also demonstrated his strength in the qualifying event. He scored 52 points in a single rod and won three consecutive games when trailing 2-3, defeating Yulian Boiko with a total score of 5-3, successfully advancing. This resilience is absolutely "top-notch"!
Murphy, the renowned player, also lived up to expectations. He scored 55, 54, and 68 points in single rods, winning three consecutive games when trailing 2-3, reversing Mustafa Dogan with a total score of 5-3, successfully advancing. This ability to reverse the situation also made people exclaim "enjoyable"!
However, Mark Williams, the renowned player, was somewhat regrettable. He scored a high score of 141 points in a single-rod century break, but his opponent Akani Songsermwaree played outstandingly, scoring a century break and two 50+ in the first four rounds, resulting in Mark Williams being surprisingly eliminated with a total score of 2-5. This outcome also made people exclaim "unexpected"!
This qualifying event not only allowed us to witness the wonderful performances of the Chinese team and foreign veterans but also made us feel the charm and challenges of snooker. On this stage, there are no permanent winners or losers; only those who continuously strive and persevere can go further.
Just like those players who successfully advanced, they have all paid countless sweat and efforts behind the scenes. They must not only continuously improve their ball skills and psychological qualities but also face various challenges and difficulties. But it is precisely these efforts and perseverance that allow them to perform at their best on the court and create their own glory.
As for those players who were unfortunately eliminated, do not lose heart. Because in this snooker feast, everyone has the opportunity to become the protagonist. As long as you continue to strive and persevere, the future will surely belong to you!
Netizen comments:
· "This qualifying event really got my blood boiling! The performance of the Chinese team was amazing! Looking forward to their better performance in the main event!"
· "Mark Allen is really amazing! Just won the championship and came to the qualifying event to crush the opponents, this mental fortitude and ball skill is unmatched!"
· "Selby's reversal in this match really had me on the edge of my seat! This old man is still in his prime!"
· "Brechel and Murphy's reversals were also too exciting! It seems that the snooker court is full of variables!"
· "It's a bit of a pity that Mark Williams was surprisingly eliminated in this match! But I believe he will adjust his state and continue to bring us wonderful performances in the future!"
This Snooker World Open qualifying event is not only a feast of competition but also a spiritual baptism. It allows us to see the efforts and perseverance behind the players and feel the charm and challenges of snooker. We believe that in the upcoming main event, they will surely bring us more wonderful performances and unforgettable moments! Let's look forward to it together!