On January 22, 2025, the fifth group of the Snooker Championship League concluded with a surprise result. The world number one player, Trump, lost 0-3 to the 80s veteran Matthew Selt, failing to advance to the winners' group, which was somewhat unexpected. Two world champions, Robertson and Bingham, have already been eliminated. The championship league is held twice each season, with the first event being a ranking tournament and the second an invitational. Prior to this, four players had advanced to the winners' group: Hussein Vafi, Si Jiahui, Mark Selby, and Kyren Wilson. The world number one, Trump, competed in the fifth group but lost 0-3 to Matthew Selt in the group final, an unexpected outcome. Additionally, Robertson and Bingham, two other world champions, lost their eligibility to compete. The competition used a round-robin format. Initially, Trump won all four of his matches, but then lost 2-3 to Matthew Selt in the fifth match. Later, he won against Joe O'Connor. During this period, Trump completed several century breaks, maintaining his good form from this season and demonstrating the level expected of the world number one. However, in short-format matches, it's all about on-the-spot performance. Facing the capable Matthew Selt, Trump failed to seize the opportunity. With a record of five wins and one loss in the group stage, Trump advanced to the semi-finals. He then faced Joe O'Connor again, blasting breaks of 107 and 65 points to eliminate O'Connor 3-2. In another match, Matthew Selt defeated Jack Jones 3-1. The two competed for the group championship and a spot in…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the first day of the 5th group of the 2025 Snooker Championship League concluded. World champions Judd Trump, Neil Robertson, and Stuart Bingham competed alongside other top players such as Jack Jones, Joe O'Connor, Matthew Selt, and Tom Ford. The competition in this group was fierce, resulting in a surprising outcome where 42-year-old Neil Robertson lost nine consecutive games, ending the first day with three straight defeats and currently ranking last. Neil Robertson and Judd Trump are both post-80s superstars who once kept pace with each other. However, over the past few seasons, Neil Robertson's form has significantly declined while Judd Trump has remained strong, pulling ahead of Robertson. This season, although Neil Robertson's form seemed to be improving, his performance has been inconsistent, making it clear that he is struggling to catch up with Trump, as evidenced by his performance in the championship league. On the first day of the fifth group, Judd Trump defeated Tom Ford 3-1, Stuart Bingham 3-1, and then swept Neil Robertson 3-0 in a key match. Finally, facing Jack Jones, the runner-up of the previous World Championship, Trump scored single-stroke points of 70, 112, and 103 to win 3-1. On the first day, Trump not only won all four matches but also made three century breaks, currently leading the group standings. In contrast, Neil Robertson struggled in the group stage, narrowly defeating Matthew Selt 3-2 in his first match. He then lost 0-3 to Tom Ford, 0-3 to Trump, and 0-3 to Joe O'Connor. Apart from losing to Trump,…

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…

In the quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters, Ding Junhui was reversed by Trump with a score of 6-3 after leading 3-1. Ding Junhui has not won against Trump in nearly 10 years, and his mistakes were as fierce as a tiger, causing Trump to exclaim unbelievably. Apart from the rack error, Ding Junhui did not make any other mistakes, but he was helpless because the opponent's play was too outrageous and unreasonable. Any player would lose in such a situation. For example, Ding Junhui's defensive shot at the bottom, where he placed a high-difficulty top pocket ball that most players would not attempt, but it went straight into the pocket, leaving no room for argument. Trump played exceptionally well. In the post-match interview, Trump also exclaimed unbelievably, saying that he calmed down when trailing 1-3 and maintained a belief that was close to his peak in such a level of competition. Why is Ding Junhui's mentality so unstable? He cannot concentrate for long periods, why can't he concentrate for long periods? Poor physical fitness always makes him sleepy, why doesn't he exercise and train regularly? No one manages him, and he cannot be self-disciplined. Snooker is essentially a sport, but many Chinese players treat it as a game, thinking that they can dominate the world with just their skills. Alan lost weight through hard training, becoming both offensive and defensive, improving his results quickly and steadily, and the World Championship title will surely come. Ding Junhui relies on his past achievements and is confident to the point of arrogance, lacking…

Too strong! 2-0 start, 4-0 surge, 6-3: World No. 2 completely defeats World No. 1 Trump Beijing time January 19th news, the 2025 snooker Masters continued. In the second semi-final that just ended, the world's second "Brother K" Karen Wilson was in excellent form and defeated the world's first "Accuracy King" Judd Trump 6-3, advancing to the final of this year's Masters with a strong momentum, one step away from the championship.‌ The Snooker Masters is one of the three major events in snooker, an event that all players attach great importance to. In this competition, the world's first "Accuracy King" Judd Trump and the world's second "Brother K" Karen Wilson led the charge, and they also proved their world rankings were not undeserved with outstanding performances. In the first round, "Brother K" Wilson eliminated Zhang Anda, the national championship winner, 6-4, and started his championship journey in a strong manner. In the same round, "Accuracy King" Trump faced Barry Hawkins, a famous player who recently won the runner-up at the UK Championship. In this match against Hawkins, the world's first showed his strength and domineering, scoring three 50+ (59 points, 60 points, 56 points) in the first five innings, winning five consecutive games to take a huge lead of 5-0 and win five match points, directly forcing Hawkins into a desperate situation. In a very difficult situation, although Hawkins saved a match point with a single 50+ in the sixth inning, it was difficult to stop Trump's progress. After the world's first broke the century mark, "Master Huo" suffered…

In the early hours of January 18, 2025, according to Beijing time, the last quarterfinal match of this year's Snooker Masters has concluded. The match was a fierce competition between world number 2, Kyren Wilson, and world number 8, Brecel. After an intense battle, Kyren Wilson emerged victorious with a total score of 6-4, securing his place in the semi-finals. With this victory, the top four players for the Snooker Masters have been determined. The upcoming semi-final matchups are now clear, featuring world number 1, Judd Trump, against world number 2, Kyren Wilson, and another match between world number 4, Mark Allen, and world number 7, Shaun Murphy. The final quarterfinal match of the tournament saw the reigning world champion, Kyren Wilson, face off against the 2023 world champion, Brecel. Kyren Wilson has won eight ranking event titles in his career, including the world championship title from the previous season. This season, he has been in excellent form, winning two ranking events from world number 1, Judd Trump, namely the Xi'an Grand Prix and the Northern Ireland Open. In the first round of this event, Kyren Wilson defeated China's Zhang Anda with a score of 6-4, advancing to the quarter-finals. Brecel has also claimed four ranking event titles in his career, including the world championship title in 2023. However, after winning the world championship trophy, Brecel's form took a sharp downturn, entering a slump. Last season, he was often eliminated in the first round of various ranking events, which was disappointing. This season, Brecel's form has not shown significant improvement.…

Hello everyone, take 10 minutes to talk about the Masters. The 2025 Masters is in full swing, and the top 8 players have been determined. The upper half of the draw includes Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy, Mark Allen, and Mark Selby, while the lower half includes Trump, Ding Junhui, Kyren Wilson, and Brecel. Who is the favorite to win has become a hot topic among fans. As the defending champion who unexpectedly withdrew from the tournament, O'Sullivan also joined the discussion on this topic. O'Sullivan stated that he strongly supports Trump as the biggest winner, but questioned Mark Selby's belief in winning the championship. If Selby can firm up his belief, he has the strength to stop Trump. Undoubtedly, as the world's number one player, Trump is known for his precise long shots and smooth playing style. He is a strong contender for the championship in any event. Moreover, this season, Trump has won the Shanghai Masters, Saudi Masters, and the UK Championship, and in the 20 tour events he participated in, he has at least reached the quarter-finals in 19 of them. With such a terrifying competitive state, it's no wonder that O'Sullivan supports Trump. Many fans also support O'Sullivan's point of view. O'Sullivan believes that Trump's competitive strength and current form make him qualified to be the favorite to win every event, and the Masters is no exception. Moreover, in the first round of the game, Trump's performance further confirmed O'Sullivan's view. He easily defeated Barry Hawkins 6-1 in just 106 minutes. Apart from Trump, what about the…

The recently concluded snooker masters tournament has left fans feeling a mixture of excitement and regret. Ding Junhui's valiant efforts on the court were inspiring, but the eventual comeback against him was disheartening. The competition is akin to a battlefield, and it is heart-wrenching to see someone as confident as Ding falter before the world's number one player, Judd Trump. At the start of the match, Ding was at the peak of his game. His precise attacks and stable defense ignited expectations. He went on a rampage, delivering impressive shots, especially in the second round where he cleared the table with a continuous shot, demonstrating his true prowess. This was not just a display of skill but also a test of mental fortitude. Each shot seemed to declare to the audience, "Today, I am here to compete for the championship!" However, the unpredictability of the game made this hopeful dream fragile and fleeting before the Rising Star. As the world's top-ranked player, Trump bore immense pressure and expectations. Instead of being intimidated, he gradually regained his form amidst adversity. Upon entering the arena, his composure and confidence radiated, exerting significant psychological pressure on his opponents. Faced with Ding's remarkable performance, he did not give up but instead responded calmly, adjusting his tactics to gradually close the score gap. This shift captivated the audience and posed a significant challenge to Ding. As the match progressed, Ding appeared to be increasingly passive. He began making mistakes, and his once fluid shots became hesitant. Every missed opportunity dealt a significant blow to his…

6-3! 6-4! The Top Four of the Masters Are Out: The World's Top Two Face Off in a Peak Match, and the Only Chinese Player Is Eliminated On January 18th, Beijing time, the last two quarter-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters have concluded. Trump defeated Ding Junhui 6-3, and Kyren Wilson overcame Brecel 6-4. Including Murphy and Mark Allen who advanced earlier, the top four of the Masters have been determined. The two semi-finals have also been set: the world's top two, Trump and Kyren Wilson, will face off at the peak, while Murphy and Mark Allen will compete for another place in the final. Si Jiahui and Zhang Anda were eliminated in the first round, leaving Ding Junhui as the only Chinese player to reach the quarter-finals after his thrilling 6-5 victory over Mark Williams. However, in the battle for the top eight, Ding Junhui was also eliminated, losing five consecutive games and falling 3-6 to world number one Trump after leading 3-1 in total points. In the first four rounds of the first half, Ding Junhui almost seized all opportunities, making three shots over 70 points to lead Trump 3-1 in total points. However, after the intermission, Trump exploded with a frenzy, directly winning five consecutive games to reverse Ding Junhui 6-3. Throughout the game, Trump made a century break and five shots over 50 points, while Ding Junhui only had three shots over 70 points in the first half. In the entire second half, Trump continuously made single shots of 97, 53, 125, 62, and 75 points,…

With the conclusion of the last quarter-final match, where world number two Kyren Wilson defeated Luca Brecel 6-4, the lineup for the semi-finals of the 2025 Masters has been finalized. It features world number one Judd Trump, second-ranked Wilson, fourth-ranked Mark Allen, and seventh-ranked Shaun Murphy! Judd Trump's consecutive five victories, resulting in a 6-3 comeback against Ding Junhui, broke the season prize money record and created new history! With his entry into the semi-finals, Trump's total prize money for this season has reached an impressive £1,295,200. Not only has he set a new career high, but he has also surpassed the record previously held by Ronnie O'Sullivan during the 23/24 season, successfully making history! The key point is that there are still seven events left in this season, with the Masters not yet concluded. Trump's record is expected to continue growing! Trump started off strong with a 6-1 victory over Hawkins. In his match against Ding Junhui, he displayed a "world-class dominance," achieving a five-match winning streak to complete the comeback, maintaining an absolute advantage throughout. The second-ranked Wilson triumphed over the Belgian Bullet in today's early hours, showcasing his skills with five breaks over 50 and securing a 6-4 victory over Brecel to advance to the semi-finals. He will face Trump in the semi-finals. This semi-final match is a true showdown between the world's number one and two players, a fitting peak confrontation! In their 33 historical encounters, Trump leads with 19 victories. However, in their most recent meeting, Wilson emerged victorious with a 10-8 win in the…