In the 2025 Snooker Masters, thrilling matches continued to unfold, delighting fans. On January 17th, the competition continued with varying performances from the Chinese players making their debut. Among them, Zhang Anda played steadily but ultimately lost 4-6 to new World Championship winner Kyren Wilson, unfortunately exiting the tournament. Another young player, Si Jiahui, fought hard against world number four Mark Allen, scoring two breaks over 60 and one century break, but was unable to advance with a final score of 2-6. Notably, Ding Junhui performed exceptionally well in his match against Ma Shu, fighting back tenaciously despite trailing 4-5 and eventually reversing the situation to advance to the quarter-finals. In other matches, the contest between Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy received significant attention. The two players had previously faced each other 39 times in the tour, with Robertson leading 25 wins to 14. However, this match presented a different picture. Murphy showcased his strong comeback ability after falling behind in the first game, successfully overtaking with a single break of 90 points. Throughout the match, Murphy made multiple breaks over 60, ultimately advancing smoothly with a score of 6-2, demonstrating his good form. Another focus match was the duel between Allen and Selby. This match drew the attention of many spectators, with past records showing Allen leading narrowly at 14 wins to 13. Allen started off strong with a single break of 81 points, while Selby responded with an 88-point break in the second game to keep the score close. Allen scored the only century break of the match…

Three Seats in the Snooker Masters Semi-finals are Claimed, Judd Trump's Terrifying Form with Five Consecutive Wins, Ding Junhui Stops at Quarter-finals At 23:43 Beijing time on January 17th, the second day of the quarter-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters, the match between Ding Junhui and Trump at the local daytime venue has been decided. Ding Junhui started by winning two consecutive frames, taking the lead and entering the interval with a 3-1 lead; however, upon returning from the break, Trump seemed to have activated an external aid, unleashing a series of five consecutive victories to secure the win. Snooker Masters Quarter-finals Second Half First Match Report Judd Trump 6:3 Ding Junhui The two players have faced each other 20 times in their careers, with Trump leading 11 wins to 9 losses. However, in the last six encounters, Trump has won five. In this match, Ding Junhui made breaks of 74 and 72 to win the first two frames, then added another break of 70 in the fourth frame to enter the interval with a 3-1 lead; Upon returning from the break, Trump, despite trailing 1-3, made one century break and four breaks over 50, winning five consecutive frames to reverse the situation and defeat Ding Junhui 6-3, advancing strongly to the semi-finals. Judd Trump made breaks of 125, 97, 75, 75, 62, and 53 throughout the match, all achieving single-frame victories. Snooker Masters Quarter-finals Final Match Schedule + Viewing Guide The format is best of 11 frames, with live broadcasts available on CCTV, Migu, Huya, and TikTok. January 3rd…

On the night of January 17th, Beijing time, the third quarter-final match of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded. Although Ding Junhui took a 3-1 lead in the first half, World No. 1 Judd Trump exploded in the second half, unleashing a streak of five consecutive victories from just after 10:30 pm to before midnight, less than an hour and a half later. Ding Junhui was overwhelmed, ultimately losing 3-6 and exiting the competition in the quarter-finals. Entering 2025, Ding Junhui has faced Trump twice, both in exhibition matches. He won both matches in the Hangzhou Invitational and Lhasa Challenge, each with a total score of 5-4, including a remarkable comeback in the Hangzhou Invitational where he turned the tables after Trump made a maximum break of 147 and led 4-1, securing match point. These two victories have filled Chinese fans with high hopes for Ding Junhui, hoping he could defeat Trump again at one of the three major snooker events, the Masters, achieving a triple kill against the world's top player. In the first half, Ding Junhui played exceptionally well, taking the lead by scoring 70 points in the opening game, followed by another victory with 74 points in the second game's complex situation. Trump responded with 75 points in the third game to win one back. Ding Junhui then scored 72 points in the fourth game to complete a single-game reversal, leading Trump 3-1 into the intermission. In the first four games, Ding Junhui seized opportunities, demonstrating his strong ability to seize the initiative, scoring three times over 70…

Wow, the Snooker Masters is truly spectacular! Guess what? The 23-time champion Robertson was defeated 6-2 by Murphy, one of the "Five Tigers of the 80s"! This match is full of suspense and excitement, it's even more thrilling than a TV series! The prize money for this year's Masters has broken records, reaching as high as 1.015 million pounds! The champion can take home 350,000 pounds, while the runner-up also pockets 140,000 pounds, which is simply a fortune! Just imagine, you can earn 25,000 pounds just by participating, which means that if you make it into the top sixteen, you can easily take home 220,000 yuan. Who can resist that? This is the highest prize money in the history of the Snooker Masters. Think about O'Sullivan winning eight championships, how much would he have made? Unfortunately, he withdrew this time, otherwise it would have been another grand visual feast! Murphy seized the opportunity this time and performed well, defeating Robertson 6-2 and advancing to the semifinals. The match was even more exciting, with both players exchanging blows and high scores, making the audience's blood boil! Murphy almost made a perfect 147 break, but unfortunately fell short at the end, still managing to score an impressive 120 points, which is truly breathtaking! Although Robertson also scored some high points, he ultimately failed to stop Murphy's progress. This fully illustrates that in competitive sports, state is king! Speaking of this competition, it's a gathering of top players! Trump, Higgins, Selby, these big names are all here, along with our own Ding Junhui…

The quarter-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters have concluded two matches, with Murphy defeating Robertson 6-2 and Allen winning four consecutive frames after a 1-1 draw, ultimately defeating Selby 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals. The remaining two spots will be contested between Trump and Ding Junhui, as well as Brecel and Wilson. Murphy's opponent was Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan. In the first frame, Murphy took the lead with a single shot of 90 points, followed by Robertson responding with a single shot of 79 points to level the score. Then, Murphy hit two more shots over 60 points and extended his lead to 4-1. In the sixth frame, Robertson made the first century break of the match to pull one back. In the seventh and eighth frames, Murphy hit another shot over 80 points and a century break to win two more frames. In the last frame of the match, Murphy attempted to hit a 147 but missed the position after clearing 15 reds and 15 blacks, stopping at just 120 points, missing out on a perfect score. With his advancement to the semi-finals this year, Murphy has successfully reached the Masters semi-finals for the sixth time. Murphy had previously reached the semi-finals four times consecutively from 12 to 15 years, and advanced twice in 24 and 25 years. In another match, the fifth seed Allen faced the fourth seed Selby. Allen started off with a single shot of 81 points, followed by Selby responding with a single shot of 88 points. After that, Allen made a century break…

Translation of the content: On January 17th, China Central Television's Sports Channel will broadcast a variety of sports programs. At 8:30 in the morning, the channel will live broadcast the first match of the third round of the Australian Open Tennis Championships. For tennis enthusiasts, please pay attention to the viewing schedule. In addition, we will focus on the men's professional basketball games that day. At 7:35 pm that evening, a key match of the 32nd round of the regular season will take place, with Shanxi Fenjiu Team facing Shanghai Jushi Team in an intense battle. This game will be broadcast live, and basketball fans should not miss it. The two teams have faced each other 42 times in basketball history, with Shanxi Fenjiu Team winning 20 games, slightly at a disadvantage, and failing to win both encounters last season. However, Shanxi Fenjiu Team's performance this season has been remarkable, becoming a dark horse. In the 30 games played so far, they have won 23, with a high win rate of 76.7%, ranking second in the standings. Foreign players Goodwin and Diawara have repeatedly scored in crucial moments, while local players Yuan Shuai and Zhang Ning have also performed well on both offense and defense. The team's overall cooperation is默契, and their fighting strength is extremely strong. Recently, they have won four out of their last five games, and their momentum is strong. Shanghai Jushi Team encountered setbacks at the beginning of the season, winning only one out of ten games in the first stage. However, after adjusting their coaching…

The latest update from the Snooker UK Championship sees 12 seats filled in the round of 16, with six upsets and three uncontroversial facts. The tournament, which holds significant weight in the snooker world as one of the three major events, has attracted top players due to its long history and far-reaching influence. This year's competition is highly anticipated, with many talented players vying for glory. Ronnie O'Sullivan, known as "The Rocket" and a legendary figure in snooker, has seen a decline in performance this season compared to previous years. In the UK Championship, he was shockingly defeated by Hawkins after initially taking the lead, leading to discussions about whether O'Sullivan is on the decline. The tournament has been full of suspense and drama, with impressive victories such as Kyren Wilson's 6-0 win over Maguire, showcasing his exceptional skills and strategies. Walker's 6-4 comeback victory also stands out, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of snooker matches. This year's UK Championship has seen several upsets, including Selby's reversal from a 3-0 lead, highlighting the psychological factors at play in high-pressure situations. Promising players like Xiao Guodong, Si Jiahui, and Gary Wilson have all been eliminated early, indicating increased competition and suspense in the results. Young talents like Zhao Xintong and Bai Yulu have shone in the tournament, with Zhao making two maximum breaks of 147 and performing remarkable comebacks. Bai Yulu faces challenges not only from opponents but also societal and public expectations, yet she has steadily made her mark through determination and hard work. China's rise in snooker is evident, with…

In the intense schedule of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Ding Junhui once again demonstrated his top status in this sport with a remarkable performance. In the early hours of January 17th, Beijing time, he faced off against world number one Judd Trump in a thrilling quarterfinal match. Despite a tough start, Ding Junhui ultimately advanced to the semifinals with a narrow 6-5 victory, continuing his pursuit of his dreams. The Snooker Masters is considered one of the most important events in professional snooker, attracting many top players. Every player aspires to showcase their skills on this stage. Ding Junhui has faced numerous challenges over the past year, but he never gives up easily. Last year, he amazed everyone with a maximum break of 147 points in a match, but was ultimately defeated by his old rival Ronnie O'Sullivan, failing to claim the championship. This year, he returned to the arena with even stronger determination and belief. In the first round against Williams, Ding Junhui experienced an extremely fierce battle. Although he trailed 4-5 at one point during the match, he showed great mental fortitude at a critical moment, winning two consecutive frames to complete a comeback with a 6-5 score, advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals. This performance not only won him the match but also boosted his confidence. Next, Ding Junhui faced off against Trump. In previous matches, the rivalry between Ding Junhui and Trump was akin to a collision of Mars and Earth, with both sides fiercely competing with their strong fighting spirit and exquisite techniques. In the previous…

On the morning of January 17th, Beijing time, two quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters were concluded. The match between the two Mark brothers ended with the younger brother, Allen, stunning the elder brother, Selby, with a 6-2 victory. In an earlier match, the Magician Murphy also defeated the Melbourne Machine Robertson 6-2, becoming the first to advance to the semi-finals of this year's Masters. In the match between Allen and Selby, it was clear that the Little Cannon was in better form, while the Master Selby looked slightly tired. Allen took the first game with a single shot of 81 points. In the second game, Selby responded with a single shot of 83 points, and the two sides tied at 1-1 after the first two games. Then, Allen took control of the game, and Selby suddenly lost power, being stunned by Allen and losing four games in a row, giving Allen a match point at 1-5. Among them, Allen narrowly reversed the sixth game by one point, which was the most regrettable loss. If Selby had won this game, the situation would have been completely different. But there is never an "if" in competitive sports. In desperate circumstances, Selby let go in the seventh game, taking every opportunity to attack and winning with a single shot of 80 points, scoring 108-0 to win back a game. In the eighth game, Allen still seized the opportunity and won with a score of 74-35, eliminating Selby with a big score of 6-2. The match between Murphy and Neil Robertson started at 21:00…

In the arena of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui once again demonstrated his extraordinary talent. In the early hours of January 17th, Beijing time, Ding faced off against world number one Judd Trump in the quarter-finals, a match that captured the attention of countless snooker enthusiasts. With determination to challenge strong opponents and his exquisite skills, Ding ultimately emerged victorious with a thrilling 5-4 win over Trump, reaffirming his strength and resilience in the snooker world. The Masters, as one of the three major snooker events, attracts participation from top players around the globe. Every year, competitors vie for honor and points here, and Ding is undoubtedly a key figure on the court. Despite failing to defeat his old rival Ronnie O'Sullivan last season and losing the championship opportunity, this did not diminish his status in the hearts of fans. Instead, Ding reignited his fighting spirit in this competition, looking forward to creating his own glory at the Masters. In the first round against Williams, Ding's performance was impressive. When he was once trailing 4-5, he displayed remarkable mental fortitude, winning two consecutive games to reverse the situation and advance with a 6-5 score. This match was not only about skill but also tested Ding's willpower and ability to handle pressure. Facing formidable opponents, he did not choose to give up but instead continuously adjusted his state to regain the rhythm of the game. In the subsequent quarter-finals, Ding met Trump again. As world number one, Trump is widely recognized as the "accuracy king," and his…