The snooker championship arena has been full of ups and downs, with unexpected twists and turns. Who would have thought that after fierce competition, the final four would emerge with such an exciting result! Shortly after the group stage concluded, Mark Allen secured his place in the semi-finals with a 6-4 victory, becoming the first player to advance. The remaining three semi-final spots are still undecided, with the matchups between Xiao Guodong, O'Sullivan, Selby, and Murphy capturing everyone's attention. Almost every match can be described as heart-stopping, with players giving it their all like desperate soldiers. Speaking of the group stage performance, Mark Allen was undoubtedly the standout player. He started off very strong, using consecutive breaks of over 50 in the first game to leave his opponents breathless. Especially in the third game, he exploded with astonishing counterattacking power, scoring a single break of 102 points to complete a comeback from a 0-22 deficit! This strong performance by Mark Allen in the match was also commendable. Facing Brazilian player Igor Figueiredo, he was once chased down in score but ultimately won 4-2, easily advancing to the group final. Jack Jones' performance should not be overlooked either. In the match against Gary Wilson, Jones played brilliantly, especially with his century break (106 points) in the second game, which completely eliminated Wilson's ability to fight back and firmly controlled the rhythm of the game. Even though Wilson later tried to retaliate with a 120-point shot, Jones had already locked in the initiative and advanced with a 4-2 victory. In the group…

The Storm on the Billiard Table: China's Team Stages an "Ultimate Comeback"!‌ Hey, fellow billiard enthusiasts, today we're going to talk about a thrilling match - the 2024 Snooker Scottish Open! In the cold wee hours of the morning, our Chinese team unleashed their full potential in Scotland, UK, delivering a series of breathtaking encounters! To begin with, our Chinese team was well-equipped for battle, with six top-notch players ready to showcase their skills in the round of 16. After intense competition, three of our athletes successfully advanced to the quarter-finals - a cause for celebration indeed! They are Wu Yize, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan, who truly made us proud! Unfortunately, Ding Junhui, Xing Zihao, and Long Zehuang were eliminated, but as they say, victory and defeat are commonplace in the martial arts world, so let's continue to cheer them on, as "the road is long, and we shall meet again"! Let's start with Wu Yize's match against Barry Hawkins. This was a tough battle, as Hawkins is a seasoned veteran with ample experience. However, Wu Yize showed no fear, despite Hawkins taking the first set. With impressive single-stroke scores of 66 and 60, Wu Yize fought back to level the score at 2-2. The subsequent rounds saw both players fiercely contesting, with Wu Yize ultimately securing victory in the decisive game through multiple successful shots - it was truly suspenseful and exciting! Moving on to Xiao Guodong's match against Stephen Maguire. Xiao Guodong was in scorching form, starting off with a century break (114 points) and three more…

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,…

The Hangzhou Snooker Superstar Invitational officially kicked off, with two matches on the first day that were full of excitement, featuring "75" trio and Ding Junhui. Mark Williams faced off against John Higgins, while Ronnie O'Sullivan took on Ding Junhui. Yesterday's match between "75 trio" members Williams and Higgins was their 62nd career encounter, making them lifelong rivals, with Higgins currently leading 37 wins to 24. Higgins started strong with a century break to take the lead. Over the next four frames, they traded blows, each making a break of over 80, bringing the score to 3-2 in favor of Higgins. In the sixth frame, Williams had a good chance at a 147 maximum break but unfortunately missed the ninth black ball, losing out on the 147,000 RMB prize. The score then leveled at 3-3. In the final two frames, Higgins secured victory with two breaks over 70, ending the match with a 5-3 scoreline. Both players will compete in another match later. The match between O'Sullivan and Ding Junhui, which began at 19:30, was highly anticipated by many fans, hoping for an intense and exciting game. However, just like in the recent Saudi Gold Cup, O'Sullivan defeated Ding Junhui 5-1 in less than an hour. It seems that every time O'Sullivan plays against Ding Junhui, he gets particularly fired up! Throughout the match, both players played at a fast pace, with O'Sullivan making a century break in under six minutes and Ding Junhui making a break of over 70 in just over three minutes. However, O'Sullivan's form from the…

"Ding Junhui Refuses to Be Upset, Advances to the Round of 16, Scottish Open Produces Two Seats in the Round of 16, Zhang Anda Loses 2:4" Hey, fellow buddies, today we've got to talk about a thrilling snooker battle that's got everyone buzzing! In this chilly winter, the Scottish Open has brought quite a surprise to us couch potatoes. The competition is heating up as we approach the intense 32 to 16 matches, with one spectacular game after another leaving spectators spellbound. Especially Ding Junhui's match, it's just "burning" with excitement! Talking about Ding Junhui, he's truly a "treasure boy." He gave everyone a big "wow" right at the start - a 98-point shot that exploded the whole venue, making the audience so fired up that they couldn't help but shout "Ding Shen is mighty!" But who would have thought that, just like our lives, the game is always full of variables. After leading by one frame, Ding Junhui unexpectedly lost two frames in a row, causing everyone's hearts to clench, feeling so anxious that they wished they could step up and take a couple of shots themselves! But who is Ding Junhui? He's the "big boss" of Chinese snooker, how could he be defeated by such a minor setback? There he was, steadying his spirit, taking a deep breath, as if saying, "Hmph, is this all there is?" Then he began his desperate counterattack. First, a 69-point shot to secure a frame, then in the ensuing color struggle, with outstanding performance and stable mentality, he clinched victory, ultimately reversing…

The Riyadh Carnival Season Snooker Championship, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has seen the emergence of three out of four semi-finalists. This event, featuring the top ten ranked players in the world, is considered one of the most important tournaments of the season. Each match has been a classic, from the first round to the unveiling of the semi-finalists, with every player demonstrating their formidable skills. The details of each match have thrilled fans. Notably, Mark Allen's victory over Mark Selby, where he turned the game around and secured his place in the semi-finals with a score of 4-2, added significant excitement to the competition. Despite Selby's strong start, leading 2-1, Allen showcased his stability and precision, scoring high points with key breaks of 76 and 75 to win three consecutive frames and ultimately defeat Selby. This victory was not only a technical feat but also a test of psychological endurance. Allen's resilience and calm under pressure were evident as he fought back from behind. In another suspenseful match, Luca Brecel faced off against Kyren Wilson, two World Championship winners. The tension was palpable, especially during the decider after a 3-3 tie. Brecel's composure and precise control, culminating in a decisive break of 58, earned him the victory and a spot in the semi-finals. The most anticipated matchup is between Ding Junhui and Ronnie O'Sullivan. As the 36th encounter in their storied rivalry, this match promises to be legendary. Ding's recent victories and growing confidence make him a formidable opponent, while O'Sullivan's experience and skill remain potent despite recent dips…

That match was originally thought to be one that Ding Junhui could easily win, after all, he had performed exceptionally well in previous matches and was in excellent form. However, the final result shocked everyone as Ding Junhui lost 3-4 to Brecel and failed to reach the semi-finals. The development of events was very dramatic. Ding Junhui started the match smoothly, firmly controlling the situation with a 3-1 lead. Just as he was preparing to steadily advance towards victory, a fatal mistake occurred in the fifth round. This mistake allowed Brecel to seize the opportunity, quickly turn the tide, and win three consecutive games, ultimately reversing the match. Such a result undoubtedly made Ding Junhui extremely disappointed because he not only missed the opportunity to enter the semi-finals but also ended his eight-match winning streak against Brecel, truly breaking a record—though this is a record no one wants to break. But before the shadow of the match defeat had dissipated, Ding Junhui directly vented his anger on the event organizers. After the match, Ding Junhui did not hold back and openly criticized the organizers of the Scottish Open through social media. He bluntly stated that the quality of the tables used in the competition was worrying, even describing them as nothing more than a pile of amateur tables. He mentioned that the elasticity of the tables, especially at the cushions, made him very dissatisfied, like springs, such abnormal rebounds completely affected the normal progress of the game. Ding Junhui angrily questioned: You say this is a professional event, how can…

On January 20, 2025, Beijing time, the Snooker Masters concluded its final competition. Magician Shaun Murphy defeated new World Champion Kyren Wilson 10-7 to win his second Masters title, earning a championship prize of 350,000 pounds. Additionally, Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this event, earning an additional 15,000 pounds for the highest single-frame score. As a result, Murphy's total prize money for the season (ranking events + invitational events) reached 699,400 pounds (approximately 6.24 million RMB), moving him up three places to second in the rankings! Kyren Wilson finished as the runner-up in this Masters, earning 140,000 pounds, bringing his total prize money to 637,400 pounds and dropping one place to third in the rankings, while Ding Junhui moved up one place to sixth! The total prize money for a single season includes ranking event prizes and invitational event prizes. This season, there are four invitational events: the Shanghai Masters, the Champion of Champions, the Riyadh Championship, and the Masters! Judd Trump won three titles and two runners-up this season, earning 75,000 pounds in the semi-finals of this Masters after losing to Kyren Wilson. His total prize money for the season reached 1,292,700 pounds, ranking first and setting a new record for the highest single-season prize money! Shaun Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this Masters, defeating Kyren Wilson in the final to win his second Masters title and his first title of the season! He earned a combined prize of 365,000 pounds for the championship and the highest single-frame score,…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the final of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded successfully. In the championship match, "The Magician" Shaun Murphy defeated the world's second-ranked "Jester" Kyren Wilson 10-7. On the prize money list for the event, Ding Junhui earned £40,000, Murphy earned £350,000, and O'Sullivan, who withdrew from the competition, "gave away" £25,000. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. This year's Masters has a prize structure as follows: £350,000 for the champion, £140,000 for the runner-up, £75,000 for the top four, £40,000 for the top eight, £25,000 for participation, and £15,000 for the highest single shot. In this competition, there were three Chinese players participating: Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui. Among the world-renowned players, the "Three Musketeers of '75," defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the competition temporarily, while the other two, Higgins and Williams, participated. Among the "Five Tigers of '80," "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson was originally not participating, but O'Sullivan's withdrawal allowed him to replace him in the competition. In a certain sense, O'Sullivan at least gave Robertson £25,000 (about RMB 230,000). In such circumstances, all five tigers participated. Outside of the Five Tigers, "Little Cannon" Mark Allen also made a strong appearance. Among the "Three Musketeers of '75," due to O'Sullivan's withdrawal, they lacked competitiveness, and Higgins and Williams were eliminated in the first round. Among them, three-time World Champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams was reversed by Ding Junhui with a score of 5-6. Unfortunately, Ding Junhui was eliminated by…

Reviewing the final of a snooker UK Championship that concluded in the early hours of the morning, world number one Judd Trump defeated Barry Hawkins 10-8 to lift the UK Championship trophy. Since 2011, after a thirteen-year absence, Trump has once again claimed this prestigious title, and his greatness is undeniable! With Ronnie O'Sullivan no longer fixated on match results and Mark Selby's performance fluctuating, Trump has gradually become the leading figure (the face) in the snooker world. Trump is not only the world number one but also the top-ranked player in terms of winning hopes for the UK Championship. Other players such as O'Sullivan, Bingham, Selby, Higgins, Maflin, and Ding Junhui all have the potential to compete for the championship. However, this season, the most reliable presence in snooker is undoubtedly Trump, who has won multiple ranking titles and is almost invincible, possessing a mysterious confidence in being a champion! In the matchup between Trump and Hawkins, the record of their encounters shows that Trump wins more often than he loses. When Trump faces Hawkins, he gets pumped up emotionally, so for this final, we must discard the convenience of previous matchups and earnestly study the tactical differences between the two. By focusing on the opponent's weaknesses and attacking relentlessly, victory can be achieved before the dam breaks. Trump started cautiously against Hawkins, not unleashing his full firepower and struggling with some mistakes. Similarly, Hawkins did not deliver any big moves and started steadily. Trump and Hawkins were evenly matched in the first four frames. Starting from the fifth…