The first group of the Snooker Championship League is in full swing. After two days of fierce competition, Chinese youngster Pang Junxu has taken the lead in the group with a record of four wins and one loss, impressing everyone with his performance.
Iranian player Vafie's performance on the first day caught everyone off guard. He first narrowly defeated Jack Jones, then went on to consecutively beat Slessor and Gary Wilson, which was indeed unexpected.
Vafie's state on the first day was indeed very hot, especially his performance against Gary Wilson, which showed the results of his recent training.
Although Vafie lost to Wakelin later, his record of three wins and one loss still kept him at the top of the group, exceeding many people's expectations.
Other players also had their own highlights on the first day. World Championship runner-up Jack Jones played four games and won two and lost two, while Wakelin also won two out of four.
Ryan Day, who only played two games, won both, showing good competitive form and mental quality.
Gary Wilson's one win and two losses were somewhat surprising, as he is a three-time ranking champion, and such a result is indeed lower than expected.
Slessor's performance was the most disappointing, with four defeats in four matches, making people wonder if there was a problem with his competitive state.
On the second day of the match, Pang Junxu was like a different person. He first swept Vafie in three consecutive games, with his opponent only scoring 22 points in three games.
In this game, Pang Junxu made three breaks over 50, with scores of 58, 63, and 69, which was indeed impressive.
Vafie's state in this game was indeed poor, scoring only 9 points in the first game, none in the second, and although he scored 13 points in the third, it was still not enough to turn the tide.
The match against Gary Wilson was even more exciting. Although Pang Junxu lost the first game, he quickly found his rhythm.
In the second game, Pang Junxu scored 71 points to win back a city, and although he lost another game afterwards, his two consecutive century breaks were astonishing.
The consecutive high scores of 127 and 110 not only helped Pang Junxu win the game, but also demonstrated his mental quality in critical moments.
These two victories improved Pang Junxu's record to four wins and one loss, making the situation for qualifying very clear.
If he can maintain this state, Pang Junxu has a good chance of securing a place in the knockout stages and competing for the final championship.
Pang Junxu's performance in this competition, both in terms of strength and mentality, has been eye-catching, especially his performance against strong opponents, which is commendable.
Continuously defeating players like Vafie and Gary Wilson shows that Pang Junxu already has the ability to compete with top players.
The multiple high scores in the game also proved that his technical level is constantly improving, which is very important for a young player.
Facing opponents of different styles, Pang Junxu could adjust his strategy in time, which is worth affirming.
The high-intensity pace of the game did not affect his performance, but instead he performed better on the second day of the match.
This growth rate and competitive performance make people look forward to his future, believing that he will go further in the snooker arena.
If he can eventually qualify from the group, it will be a very valuable experience for Pang Junxu.
Such competitive experiences are very important for the growth of young players, and it is believed that it will have a positive impact on his career.