The Chinese snooker competition is a major event that everyone pays attention to. At the competition site in Liaoning Province, the atmosphere was as festive as the Spring Festival, with the audience unable to sit still, all staring at the table, hoping for good results from our players. However, the performance in this match left us with mixed feelings, both joy and disappointment.
This time, our Chinese team played a total of four matches, resulting in 2 wins and 2 losses. We wiped out the Scottish team's players, which was really exciting! But what was surprising was that both Ding Junhui and Barry Hawkins were eliminated.
Speaking of Ding Junhui, everyone is very familiar with him. He is a legendary figure in our hearts. Everyone hopes he can win first place every time he competes. This time he played against Luca Brecel, and he has always been undefeated in previous encounters, but this time it was quite funny. Ding Junhui started off in poor form, somewhat passive, feeling a bit off. But fortunately, he quickly adjusted, and after a few rounds, he was really impressive, once leading 3-1. The audience began to cheer, thinking "this is stable!"
But later, the situation became unfavorable. Brecel is not to be underestimated; he gradually regained his form and erased Ding Junhui's advantage bit by bit. In the end, Ding Junhui lost 3-4, which was really heartbreaking. This match not only marked his farewell to the event but also his missed opportunity for the championship dream, which is truly regrettable.
Next up was Xiao Guodong's match, with his opponent being Stephen Maguire. Xiao Guodong is usually a solid player and very confident mentally. He started off by letting go and playing smoothly, taking the lead first, looking very energetic.
As the game progressed, Xiao Guodong's performance became increasingly excellent, almost like he was on a hot streak, winning three consecutive rounds. The audience was cheering, clapping non-stop. Finally, Xiao Guodong successfully advanced to the quarter-finals with a good score of 4-1, greatly boosting our morale and making him more courageous, feeling very confident.
Then it was Xing Zihao's turn to face Chris Wakelin. Due to O'Sullivan's withdrawal, Xing Zihao had good luck and advanced directly, probably feeling a bit relaxed. But once on the court, facing an experienced opponent like Wakelin, he might have been a bit nervous.
Although Xing Zihao scored a high 138 points, he eventually lost 1-4. Although he was eliminated, this match taught him a lot, especially in top-level competitions, where psychological quality is crucial. Although he couldn't advance further in this round, the young man's performance deserves praise, and there are still opportunities in the future. We shouldn't give up hope either.
Finally, our Wu Yize took the stage, facing Barry Hawkins. In good form, having previously won the runner-up, this match attracted a lot of attention. The two sides fought fiercely at the beginning, with neither able to gain an advantage.
Hawkins, after all, is experienced, while Wu Yize is young and spirited. Their confrontation was particularly intense. After a long struggle, Wu Yize showed his calmness and adaptability at a critical moment, narrowly defeating Hawkins 4-3 and advancing to the quarter-finals. It was a great pleasure, and everyone cheered for him, with a promising future ahead.
Overall, although there were some ups and downs in the match, the Chinese team still had its highlights. Xiao Guodong and Wu Yize brought us hope. As for the eliminations of Ding Junhui and Hawkins, they also remind us that the competition is cruel, and no one can guarantee a sure win. Next, we look forward to the quarter-finals, where we hope the Chinese players can continue to exert themselves and achieve even greater success!