Macau, December 28, 2024 - The 2024 Macau Snooker Masters Invitational has come to a perfect close, with the world's top three snooker stars, Kyren Wilson, Bingham, and O'Sullivan, engaging in the final competition. While O'Sullivan displayed exceptional competitive form in this thrilling "relay battle," securing a clean sweep with five consecutive victories, Wilson and Bingham both suffered defeats, failing to find breakthroughs in the matches.
Firstly, O'Sullivan faced Kyren Wilson. In the early stages of the match, Wilson took the lead with a break of 106 points, winning the first game and putting considerable pressure on O'Sullivan. However, the "Rocket" O'Sullivan quickly regained his composure, leveling the score with a high-quality performance of 98 points, and then aggressively counterattacked in the following games, scoring breaks of 131 and 86 points. Despite Wilson's tenacious pursuit and successful capture of the second game, O'Sullivan erupted again in subsequent rounds, with breaks of 135 and 112 points helping him secure the match, ultimately triumphing with a 5-2 victory.
In the second match that followed, Bingham once again faced off against O'Sullivan. At the start of the match, O'Sullivan was taken by surprise as Bingham won the first game. However, from the second game onwards, O'Sullivan's state rapidly recovered, unleashing three century breaks (134, 116, 116) and two 70+ breaks (80, 77). With an absolute technical advantage, he won five consecutive games, easily defeating Bingham with a score of 5-1, ensuring his undefeated record in the Macau event.
In this fiercely competitive event, Chinese players also had their moments. As the representative of Hong Kong, China in snooker, Marco Fu brought joy to fans with his performance. He played exceptionally well against Kyren Wilson, scoring a maximum break of 147 to defeat Wilson and securing a valuable victory for himself. In this match, not only did Marco Fu display superb skills, but his calm mentality was also a key factor in his victory.
Unlike Marco Fu, Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui experienced disappointment in this event. Ding Junhui suffered a regrettable defeat against Trump, although he also demonstrated a certain level of competitive form in the match, ultimately losing with a score of 1-5. Si Jiahui also encountered defeat against O'Sullivan, with a score of 2-5 prematurely ending his journey in Macau.
Although the 2024 Macau Snooker Masters Invitational has concluded, the exciting moments of the event have undoubtedly left a deep impression on the audience. O'Sullivan easily claimed the championship with an undefeated record, showcasing his strength and style worthy of being called the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in snooker. While the Chinese players' results were slightly inferior, Marco Fu's victory remains a highlight, and Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui will continue to hone and progress in upcoming competitions.
With the end of the event, fans' attention has turned to the upcoming Hangzhou exhibition match. Ding Junhui and Xiao Guodong will continue to represent China, engaging in more intense confrontations with world-class players like O'Sullivan and Trump. For Ding Junhui, this will be an important opportunity to compete with top international players and further test his state and technical proficiency. For other Chinese players, it is also a rare opportunity to continuously improve themselves and accumulate more practical experience through confrontations with world-class players.
Overall, the Macau Snooker Masters Invitational not only presented fans with an exciting match but also allowed us to witness the extraordinary skills of world-class players and the potential of Chinese players. On the future snooker stage, who will write new legends, and who can challenge O'Sullivan's dominance, is something we should continue to pay attention to and look forward to.