The top three players in the world have all made it to the semi-finals, with only Hawkins managing to break through as a non-seed, becoming the biggest surprise of this tournament. All four semi-finalists are British, giving this championship a unique mark of the "snooker powerhouse." The match between Trump and Kyren Wilson is considered a prelude to the final. Trump's path to the semi-finals has been quite tortuous but full of highlights, starting with a thrilling comeback against Robertson, followed by a one-shot kill against veteran Higgins, and then a big win to easily eliminate Zhang Anda. On the other hand, Kyren Wilson's matches have seemed particularly relaxed, sweeping Marquardt 6-0 in the first round, steadily defeating Wakelin, and then eliminating the lower-ranked Holt, hardly encountering any real resistance. The two have met twice in the finals this season, each with wins and losses. Kyren Wilson won the Xi'an Grand Prix with his stable performance, while Trump lost in the Northern Ireland Open. The psychological advantage and game insights shown by Wilson make him confident when facing Trump. The other semi-final focuses on Hawkins versus Mark Allen. Hawkins' performance in this tournament can be described as a representative of the underdog, from reversing O'Sullivan in the first round, to killing Gilbert, and then easily defeating Shaun Murphy, his path to the semi-finals is full of drama. In contrast, Mark Allen's promotion process has been smooth and successful, not encountering too many strong opponents, with opponents generally ranked low. From the schedule, Hawkins' consecutive tough battles have brought him to…

Ding Junhui Continues to Defeat World No. 1 Trump with 5-4 Wins: Is There a Chance for the Masters?‌ January 11th News: The 2025 Snooker Masters is about to begin. "China's No. 1," Ding Junhui, hopes to continue his good form from the Hangzhou Performance Match and the Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, where he defeated world No. 1 Judd Trump twice in a row with a score of 5-4, aiming for his second Masters championship. This season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui started low but gradually improved, experiencing multiple "first-round exits" at the beginning of the season. He finally made a comeback at the Snooker National Championships, defeating Chris Wakelin 10-7 in the final to win the championship. At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the Macau Masters Invitational, Hangzhou Performance Match, and Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge were held successively. Ding Junhui participated in these three events and defeated world No. 1 "Accuracy King" Judd Trump twice. In the Macau Masters Invitational, Ding Junhui lost 1-5 to Trump. In the Hangzhou Performance Match, Ding Junhui narrowly won 5-4 against Trump. In the following Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, Ding Junhui faced Trump again. In the first two games of this match, both sides scored 87 points each, winning one game each. Ding Junhui took the lead again with a single shot of 109 points in the third game. The specific scores for the first three games were 88 (87)-1, 0-88 (87), and 109 (109)-0. In the fourth game, Ding Junhui and Trump engaged in an…

Ding Junhui Defeats World No. 1 Trump in a Thrilling 5-4 Victory, Continues Winning Streak Against Two World Champions Beijing Time, January 10th News: The 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge has come to a successful conclusion. "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui delivered impressive scores of 109, 104, 118, 87, 57, and 56, ultimately defeating the world's No. 1 Judd Trump with a total score of 5-4 to claim the championship. Prior to this, he also triumphed over three-time World Champion Mark Williams with a score of 5-3. Towards the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the Macau Masters Invitational, Hangzhou Performance Match, and Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge were held successively. Both "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui and the world's No. 1 "Accuracy King" Trump participated in all three events, facing each other in all of them. Ding Junhui's record against Trump in these events stands at two wins and one loss. In the Macau Masters Invitational, Ding Junhui lost to the world's No. 1 Trump with a score of 1-5. Following this, he also suffered a 1-5 defeat against O'Sullivan. Competing back-to-back in the Hangzhou Performance Match, Ding Junhui faced O'Sullivan again, resulting in another 1-5 loss. After the crushing 1-5 defeat by O'Sullivan, Ding Junhui faced the world's No. 1 Trump once more. Having previously lost consecutively to O'Sullivan and Trump, would this match provide an opportunity to halt his losing streak? The answer is affirmative. The match concluded with Ding Junhui narrowly winning 5-4. Subsequently, Ding Junhui met Trump again in the Lhasa Winter…

The new year's bell has just rung, and the Chinese snooker team has ushered in their new round of challenges. At the performance match in Hangzhou, Ding Junhui's wonderful performance has attracted everyone's attention. This time, Ding Junhui faced not only a technical competition but also a psychological test. Although he fought hard with O'Sullivan in the first match, he was ultimately defeated by his opponent. But it seems that all this did not affect his state because the real test was still ahead. In the following grand finale, he met with Trump, ranked first in the world. At the beginning of this game, Ding Junhui unfortunately fell behind 1-4. Many people might think that Ding Junhui is likely to fail this time. Unexpectedly, Ding Junhui was like a cheater, suddenly recovering his energy, and every shot was precise and powerful. You can feel the firmness in his eyes, as if an angry beast preparing to counterattack. In just a few rounds, he completed an astonishing reversal, winning four consecutive games, and finally defeated Trump 5-4. What impressed people most was that at the critical moment of the game, Ding Junhui made a perfect shot of 147 points! This was undoubtedly a perfect ending, making all fans cheer. Next, Ding Junhui continued to show his super state in Lhasa. When facing the world champion Mark Williams, at the beginning of the game, Ding Junhui was suppressed to a disadvantage of 2-3, and the situation looked very dangerous. But Ding Junhui did not rush, but became more calm, stabilizing his rhythm…

Ding Junhui Defeats World No. 1 Trump in Epic Clash, Ding Director Claims Consecutive Wins Over 'Little Trump'‌ Beijing Time January 9th News: The 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge has come to a successful conclusion. "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui was in excellent form, defeating the world's No. 1 "Accuracy King" Judd Trump 5-4 to win the championship. This season, Ding Junhui's state has significantly improved, winning his 15th title at the National Championships. At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the Macau Masters Invitational, Hangzhou Performance Match, and Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge were held successively. "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui and world No. 1 Trump participated in all three events. Seven-time World Championship winner "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan participated in the first two events, achieving a hot streak of seven consecutive victories. In these three competitions, Ding Junhui faced Trump on each occasion. At the Macau Masters Invitational, Ding Junhui lost 1-5 to Trump. Subsequently, in the "Ding-Ao Meeting" against O'Sullivan, he lost again with a score of 1-5. Despite continuing the losing streak against O'Sullivan from 2024. In the Hangzhou performance match, Ding Junhui then welcomed a good performance in defeating Trump. In the rematch against Trump in Hangzhou, Ding Junhui changed his previous slump against the world No. 1, showing a rare big heart as he won 5-4, also achieving his first victory over Xiao Te in recent matches. Immediately following at the Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, Ding Junhui, Trump, along with Xiao Guodong, Williams, and two preliminary round players Wu…

In the high-altitude city of Lhasa, 3,600 meters above sea level, China's snooker "number one" Ding Junhui once again demonstrated his hard power with action! Facing the strong suppression of world number one and "accuracy king" Judd Trump, Ding Junhui managed to turn the tide by winning two consecutive frames under match point pressure, achieving a stunning comeback with a final score of 5-4 to claim the championship of the 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge. This Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge brought together top snooker players. China's Ding Junhui and Xiao Guodong, as well as England's Judd Trump and "three-time World Championship winner" Mark Williams were all present. In addition, two local Tibetan players, Wu Jinduo and Geng Yuan, stood out through the preliminary rounds, gaining the precious opportunity to compete with world-class players on the same stage. On the second day of the competition, Ding Junhui defeated Williams 5-3, showing excellent form. Against this "three-time World Champion," Ding Junhui won three consecutive frames after trailing 2-3, achieving a reversal and demonstrating his calmness and strength. In the final, Ding Junhui faced off against Trump in a peak showdown. The game was full of ups and downs, with the scores alternating. Trump once led 4-3 and took the match point first. However, Ding Junhui showed extraordinary resilience under pressure, winning two consecutive frames to finally reverse the game with a score of 5-4. In the game, Ding Junhui made three century breaks and three 50+ breaks, amazing the audience. The significance and impact of the plateau event not only showcased…

On January 8, 2025, the Tianren Cup Lhasa Winter Snooker Challenge reached its climax with a thrilling match between China's top snooker player Ding Junhui and world number one Judd Trump. Ding Junhui staged an impressive comeback in this pinnacle showdown. The match started with Ding Junhui showing extraordinary competitive form, taking the first game with a stunning single shot of 87 points. Trump responded immediately with the same score, and the two were temporarily tied. The two world-class players played freely, providing a visual feast for the fans. Ding Junhui scored 109 points in the third game, while Trump was not to be outdone, blasting a high score of 109 points in the fifth game. However, the real test came in the second half of the match. When Trump scored 105 points in the seventh game to take a 4-3 lead, the situation was quite unfavorable for Ding Junhui. But at this critical moment, Ding Junhui showed his astonishing mental fortitude. In the eighth game, he remained calm and composed, leveling the score with a single shot of 104 points. He then went on to score the highest point of the match with 118 points in the decisive game, ending the exciting duel with a winning shot. "Today, Ding Junhui's performance was indeed outstanding, especially his grasp of key points, which is truly admirable," admitted Trump after the match. Indeed, in this match, Ding Junhui not only demonstrated his exquisite skills but also showcased the psychological quality expected of a world-class player. With three centuries, every shot was perfectly…

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…

Ding Junhui Reverses and Kills Trump, World No. 1 Blasts Two Hundred Still Encounters Two Consecutive Defeats!‌ On January 8th, 2025, Beijing time, the Tianren Cup Lhasa Winter Snooker Challenge came to an end. China's top player Ding Junhui successfully completed a double victory over the world's number one in the final match with a perfect performance of 109 points, 104 points, 118 points, 87 points, 57 points, 56 points, and two consecutive victories, reversing and killing Trump 5-4. After this game, Ding Junhui announced his strong return, and such a performance is bound to help him regain more confidence in the upcoming Masters. Ding Junhui Draws 2-2 with Trump with a Century Break In the first half of the game between the two players, their performances were evenly matched. In the first game, Ding Junhui made an excellent performance of 87 points with a single stroke, winning the first city with 88:1 and taking the lead 1-0. In the second round, Trump successfully regained his form and tied the game 1-1 with Ding Junhui by making 87 points with a single stroke, bringing both sides back to the starting line. In the third round, Ding Junhui once again showed an excellent competitive state, and he won the game with 109 points with a single stroke, leading Trump 2-1 again and gaining another advantage. In the fourth round, although Ding Junhui made an impressive performance of 57 points in this game, Trump still won the game 64:57 with 63 points with a single stroke, drawing 2-2 with Ding Junhui. Trump…

In the rarefied air above Lhasa, a palpable tension hung as snooker enthusiasts eagerly anticipated the day of the 2025 Lhasa Plateau Snooker Challenge. On this challenging stage, Chinese snooker leader Ding Junhui faced off against world champion Mark Williams in a thrilling match. The game began with Ding Junhui showing good form, winning the first two frames and exerting considerable pressure on his opponent. Despite making some minor errors in these frames, Ding's performance was overshadowed by Williams' more significant mistakes, which cost him the lead. However, from the third frame onwards, "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams gradually regained his rhythm, significantly improving his focus and scoring consecutive century breaks to level the score at 2-2. After the break, Williams continued his momentum, pulling off an impressive comeback in the fifth frame with a narrow 60-58 victory, thus overtaking the score at 3-2. Facing adversity, Ding Junhui did not falter. Instead, he quickly adjusted his mindset and seized every opportunity. In the sixth frame, he successfully clawed back a point; in the seventh, he sealed the deal with a single shot of 71 points; and in the eighth frame, Ding once again demonstrated his formidable attacking prowess, using a single shot of 68 points to overtake the score, forcing Williams to concede defeat. Ultimately, Ding Junhui completed this heart-pounding comeback with a 5-3 victory, earning thunderous applause from the audience. Meanwhile, earlier that day, another highly anticipated match took place between Chinese ace Xiao Guodong and current world number one, Judd Trump. This match was equally captivating, not only…