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…

The Snooker Masters recently witnessed an unexpected reversal, with Neil Robertson's performance undoubtedly being one of the highlights of the event. In a rollercoaster match, Neil Robertson turned the tide from a 1-5 deficit to a stunning comeback victory. His tenacity and on-site performance are commendable, but there are also many stories worth mentioning behind this thrilling victory. It is worth noting that O'Sullivan's voluntary withdrawal became one of the focuses of the event, but what is more critical is how the substitute Neil Robertson adjusted his state to replace O'Sullivan's absence. Although he did not undergo systematic training, he still actively participated in the game on the day of the match, adding extra practice to prepare for subsequent matches. At the beginning of the game, he led 1-0, but the situation was not smooth. Midway through, he encountered frequent obstacles in his offense, and his state also showed signs of depression, losing five consecutive games and being pushed to match point by John Higgins. At this moment, Robertson demonstrated his indomitable fighting spirit, not allowing himself to fall into despair, but instead staged a breathtaking comeback, ultimately reversing the game with a 6-5 victory. Some netizens commented: "Robertson is really a warrior! He can turn the tables from a 1-5 deficit, showing great determination, making me hold my breath for him." Robertson's mentality and willpower were fully displayed in this game, especially when he was once behind, he did not give up, grasping every opportunity to counterattack, eventually dissipating John Higgins' leading advantage. Higgins' loss is undoubtedly a major…

The 2025 Snooker Masters has begun. The Masters is the second of the three major events this season and the only invitational event among them. The total prize money for the event is £1.015 million, equivalent to 9.12 million yuan in RMB, with the champion receiving £350,000, the runner-up £140,000, the semi-finalists £75,000, the quarter-finalists £40,000, the last 16 £25,000, and the highest break awarding £15,000. There is also a participation award of £25,000, equivalent to 230,000 yuan. Only the top 16 players in the world rankings are eligible to participate in the Masters. The participants this time are John Higgins, Mark Williams, Judd Trump, Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, Gary Wilson, Ali Carter, Barry Hawkins, Mark Allen, Kyren Wilson, Luca Brecel, and Chris Wakelin. The final will be played over a best-of-19 frames format, while the rest will be best-of-11 frames. Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Masters at the last minute, with Neil Robertson stepping in as a substitute to face Higgins in the opening match. Neil Robertson, ranked 20th, is an outstanding player from the 80s generation, having won 24 ranking titles and is the only non-British Isles player to complete the Grand Slam. His most recent victory was in the English Open this season against Wu Yize. Higgins, ranked 14th in the world, has won a total of 31 ranking titles in his career, achieving the double circle Grand Slam feat. The two have faced each other 31 times before, with Neil Robertson winning 16 and Higgins 15, making it…

Translation of the article content: The Snooker Masters, along with the World Championship and the UK Championship, form the top three events in the snooker calendar. This tournament is exclusive to the world's top 16 ranked players, making it one of the most-watched sporting events globally. Over the years, the Masters has been held at the Wembley Conference Centre in the UK, and since 2012, it has been hosted at Alexandra Palace, which has now become its permanent venue. In recent years, to promote the sport of snooker, broadcasters such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Eurosport, CCTV5, and various other global networks have been broadcasting the Snooker Masters to a wide audience around the world. Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2024 Masters title, defeating Ali Carter 10-7 in the final. According to the latest official announcement from the World Snooker Tour, defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the 2025 Snooker Masters. In Sunday night's opening match, Neil Robertson will step in to face John Higgins. For the 2025 season, fans will have more options to watch the Snooker Masters, with live broadcasts available on multiple video platforms including CCTV Video, CCTV Sports Channel, CCTV Sports APP, Huya, Douyin, and Migu Video. The prize distribution for the 2025 Snooker Masters is as follows: Champion: £350,000 Runner-up: £140,000 Semi-finalists: £75,000 Quarter-finalists: £40,000 Round of 16: £25,000 Highest Break Prize: £15,000 Total Prize Money: £1,015,000 Here is the schedule for the first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters: 【Last 16 Round, Best of 11 Frames】 January 12 (Sunday) 21:00 Neil Robertson vs…

The snooker Hangzhou exhibition match was truly exciting this time! The event started with many dramatic moments, and the performances of several top players were particularly eye-catching. Honestly, it's a great pleasure to see world champions like Trump, O'Sullivan, and Higgins compete on the same stage. The progress of this game was also full of unpredictability, and many times you couldn't even imagine what would happen next. For example, in the match between Higgins and Mark Williams, everyone knows that Higgins' technique is stable, and Williams is not an easy opponent either, so they played against each other fiercely. However, Higgins actually defeated Williams 5-3! Many people probably didn't expect that Higgins could win this game so smoothly, after all, Williams also has a strong foundation. But in this match, Higgins played very steadily, and his precise shots at critical moments almost left no chance for Williams. However, don't be too happy too early. Next came the confrontation between O'Sullivan and Higgins, and the result was simply astonishing - O'Sullivan swept Higgins 5-1! Honestly, O'Sullivan's performance in this game was really too strong, it didn't seem like an old player, but a young player who had just stepped onto the court. At the beginning of the game, Higgins used a single shot of 102 points to win back a game, which did give everyone a glimmer of hope, but O'Sullivan immediately responded with a winning streak, winning four games in a row, completely stunning Higgins. O'Sullivan's state was really good, leaving almost no chance for Higgins to counterattack, and he…

On January 2, 2025, the snooker exhibition match in Hangzhou officially kicked off, with the first game being exciting, tense, and full of suspense. Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins, these long-time rivals clashed again on the table, and the much-anticipated matchup between the Wizard and the Rocket did not disappoint the fans. The game had its ups and downs, it was really a back-and-forth battle, making the audience both nervous and thrilled. Speaking of the progress of the game, at the beginning of the first round, Higgins seemed to be in a bit of a state, actually making several consecutive mistakes that gave O'Sullivan an opportunity. Honestly, O'Sullivan is no slouch either, easily scoring 8 points, just like taking a calming pill. It can be seen that O'Sullivan immediately seized this opportunity, steadily scoring 56 points, overtaking the score, and successfully winning this round. Although Higgins' mentality was a bit unbalanced, he is not someone who gives up easily. In the second round, Higgins quickly found his footing and began to adjust his state. Indeed, the veterans of the ball field are different, once the feel returns, the whole person is like changing modes. Starting with a 7-1 lead, that state is simply breathtaking. Subsequently, Higgins continued to exert himself, scoring the first century break of the game, directly taking 102 points! He turned the tide in one breath, leveling the score to 1-1. At that moment, I was really excited for him, Higgins truly lives up to his title as the Wizard, he really has some skills! Some netizens…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the fourth match of the China Hangzhou CBSA Snooker Superstar Invitational just concluded, where O'Sullivan and Higgins completed an exciting battle. In this match, O'Sullivan showed a very strong competitive state. The first person in history defeated Higgins 5-1 with a single shot of 108 points, 56 points, 53 points, 50 points and four consecutive victories. After this game, O'Sullivan completed the two consecutive victories in the CBSA Hangzhou Superstar Invitational. O'Sullivan performed well with a 1-1 draw against Higgins In the first game, Higgins took the lead in playing high-quality defense, O'Sullivan made a mistake in solving the ball, leaving Higgins the opportunity to play. Higgins hit the red ball on the hand and got 8 points, then missed the red ball in the left bottom pocket and was fined 4 points for the mother ball falling into the bag. O'Sullivan chose to sink the top of the mother ball to defend. Higgins made a mistake in hitting the ball and was fined 4 points. O'Sullivan hit the red ball on the hand and got 13 points again. Higgins hit the red ball in the left bottom pocket and chose to defend. O'Sullivan hit the red ball in the right bottom pocket and won the game with a single shot of 56 points, 77:9, thus leading Higgins 1-0 to take the lead. In the second game, O'Sullivan hit the red ball first and missed the black ball after hitting it, and was fined 7 points because the mother ball fell into the bag.…

On January 1st at noon, the Snooker Hangzhou Exhibition Match began. The latest battle report shows that Higgins has won consecutive battles, following his first-round victory with a single shot, he also won the second round by repeatedly taking control during a chaotic game, leading with a big score of 2-0 in the best-of-nine match. Mark Williams is in trouble, scoring only 15 points in two rounds, the most accurate man in the world has yet to find his touch. Mark Williams and Higgins are both members of the '75 Trio', world champions, and Grand Slam winners. Old Ma has maintained his competitive form well, winning championships in recent seasons, this season he defeated Xiao Guodong in the final of the Champion of Champions for his first title, and also reached the final of the Saudi Masters. The 31-time champion Higgins is no longer as brave as he once was, briefly falling out of the TOP16 this season before returning, reaching the runner-up position in the British Open, but his last championship win dates back to the 2021 Players Championship. The Wizard and the Golden Left Hand are old rivals, they can play without pressure in this exhibition match and fully display their skills. In the first round, Mark Williams took the initiative to attack first, missing a long shot and leaving a ball. Higgins took control and finished the game with a single shot, scoring 123 points to seal the victory. In the second round, Uncle Ma was still not in form, missing several easy shots, while Higgins completed…

On January 1st, the Snooker Hangzhou Exhibition Match kicked off, with the 75 duo of Mark Williams and Higgins starting the curtain-raiser at 14:00. The latest battle report shows that the Wizard won the first game with a century break, leading 1-0, while the Golden Left Hand failed to score, temporarily lagging behind his old friend. At the beginning of the new year, snooker welcomed its first exhibition match, allowing Chinese fans to feast their eyes on high-level competition at home. This tournament has invited many top players to participate, including the 75 Trio, Trump, and Lisowski, as well as China's two stars, Ding Junhui and Xiao Guodong. Mark Williams is the 26-time ranking champion, who remains in top form this season, reaching two finals and winning one title and one runner-up, becoming the new king of the Crown of Crowns. He was defeated by Trump in the Saudi Masters final, unfortunately losing the championship. Higgins reached the final of the British Open but failed to break his championship drought of more than three years, losing to Selby. However, his form is stronger than O'Sullivan, whose best result this season is only fourth place. In this opening match, Mark Williams made an adventurous long-range attack but missed, and Higgins took control after getting on the table, unleashing an unstoppable performance. Relying on his accuracy and positioning to simplify complex situations, he cleared the red balls and continued until the pink ball before stopping, blasting a single-stroke 123 points to complete the shutout, leading 1-0. The match is played in a…