The Snooker Women's World Championship has come to an end. In the final match, Bai Yulu defeated the reigning world champion Nutcharut Wongharuthai with a score of 6-5, securing her first-ever world championship trophy and becoming the first Chinese female player to achieve this honor.
The final was intense and closely contested, with Bai Yulu leading 3-1 at one point before being overtaken by her opponent with a score of 4-3. At a critical moment, Bai Yulu won two consecutive games to take the lead at 5-4, only for Nutcharut Wongharuthai to level the score at 5-5.
In the decisive final game, both players were cautious and made mistakes, each having a chance to win but failing to capitalize. The tension was palpable among the Chinese spectators. With only three colored balls left on the table, Bai Yulu managed to sink the crucial pink ball under pressure, securing the final with a score of 58-46.
Congratulations to Bai Yulu for making history as the first Chinese female player to win the Snooker Women's World Championship. The prize money for this championship is astonishing, not £170,000 or even £250,000, but a mere £10,000.
However, for female players, winning the Snooker World Championship comes with additional benefits that are quite enviable to other female players.
Firstly, Bai Yulu has been granted a two-season professional qualification for the "World Snooker Tour" (WST), allowing her to participate in various ranking events alongside the large contingent of Chinese snooker players.
Secondly, Bai Yulu has been invited to participate in the upcoming World Championship qualifiers.
Thirdly, she will be able to compete in next season's "Champion of Champions" invitational tournament.
It's worth noting that this month, Bai Yulu defeated Natchaya Phiboonrungreong 3-0 to win her first U21 Women's World Championship title.
Winning two snooker world championships within a week, Bai Yulu has made history, which is truly remarkable!
In this context, Chinese fans would like to say to Ding Junhui, "You need to step up your game."