On January 6th, Beijing time, the 2025 Lhasa Plateau Snooker Challenge saw Chinese star Xiao Guodong take on world number one Trump once again. In this match, despite Xiao Guodong's two century breaks and his efforts to save two match points after trailing 1-4 in the total score, he ultimately fell short of a great comeback and lost 3-5, suffering his tenth consecutive defeat to world number one Trump. Xiao Guodong recently participated in the Hangzhou Invitational and this Lhasa Challenge consecutively, and he made a maximum break of 147 in the previous Hangzhou Invitational, showing a fiery offensive form! On the previous match day, Xiao Guodong won 5-1 against Geng Yuan, the runner-up of the qualifying round, in his debut at the Lhasa Challenge. As the world number one, Trump is naturally the protagonist of various exhibition matches. He has been invited to participate in three consecutive stations: the Macau Invitational, Hangzhou Invitational, and Lhasa Challenge. This season, Trump has entered the final five times, winning the Shanghai Masters, Saudi Masters, and Snooker UK Championship titles, with his single-season ranking also firmly at the top. In this match, Xiao Guodong started somewhat slowly, making consecutive mistakes, while Trump seized the opportunity to win three games in a row, establishing a 3-0 lead in the total score. The first and second games were particularly unfortunate for Xiao Guodong; in the first game, he scored a single-rod 57 but due to a defensive error, he was defeated by Trump with a one-point difference, 57-58! In the second game, Xiao Guodong failed…

The 2025 Hangzhou CBSA Snooker Superstar Invitational featured an intense showdown between world number one Trump and China's top-ranked player Ding Junhui. This match was not only a battle between two top players but also a dual test of technique and psychology. At the start of the game, Trump displayed his competitive prowess with consecutive scores of 63, 60, and 99 points, securing three straight victories for a commanding 3-0 lead. At this point, Ding Junhui seemed to have not fully entered the game, making frequent mistakes that gave his opponent numerous opportunities. Before the intermission, Ding finally seized an opportunity, scoring 90 points to win a set and narrow the gap to 1-3, preserving a glimmer of hope for the second half of the game. The fifth set of the second half became a turning point in the match. In this set, Trump achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a perfect 147 points, earning him thunderous applause from the audience and adding a highlight to the game. At this moment, Trump had multiple match points with a total score of 4-1, and almost everyone believed victory was assured. However, the charm of snooker lies in its unpredictability, and the subsequent course of the game caught everyone off guard. Facing such a severe situation, Ding did not give up. In the sixth set, he successfully scored a point by fighting through the long table, saving a match point. In the following seventh set, Ding made several attempts and ultimately won another set with a score of 76-36, bringing the tally…

Ding Junhui Wins Four Consecutive Games to Reverse and Kill Trump, World No. 1 Hits 147 but Fails to Win Two Consecutive Games!‌ On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the sixth game of the China Hangzhou CBSA Snooker Superstar Invitational just ended, in which world number one Trump completed an exciting battle with China's top player Ding Junhui. In this game, Trump played a very strong competitive state. The world's top-ranked player lost four games in a row, 4-5 to Ding Junhui, after scoring 63 points, 60 points, 99 points, 147 points and taking a 4-1 lead. After this game, Ding Junhui welcomed his first victory in the Hangzhou tournament, while Trump missed out on two consecutive victories. Trump Won Two Consecutive Games to Lead Ding Junhui 2-0 In the first game, Ding Junhui took the lead by hitting the red ball and scoring 5 points before making a mistake. Then Trump hit the red ball and chose to defend due to poor positioning. Ding Junhui made a high-quality defense, and Trump made a defensive mistake. Ding Junhui hit the red ball and scored 23 points before unfortunately fouling and being penalized 7 points when hitting the black ball. Trump made an offensive mistake, and Ding Junhui also made a mistake in his attack. Trump hit the red ball in the left-bottom pocket to get the chance to play, and won the game with a score of 71:28 with a single shot of 63 points, thus leading Ding Junhui 1-0 to take the lead. In the second game, Trump hit…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Hangzhou CBSA Snooker Superstar Invitational concluded two thrilling matches. Two Chinese players, Xiao Guodong and Ding Junhui, staged two remarkable comebacks, winning four consecutive frames each. Xiao Guodong turned a 1-3 deficit into a 5-3 victory over Mark Williams, while Ding Junhui made an even more impressive comeback from 1-4 to 5-4, defeating world number one Judd Trump. Notably, Ding Junhui achieved this feat after Trump scored a maximum break of 147 in the fifth frame to take match point, making it an incredible comeback! On this day, Chinese players Xiao Guodong and Ding Junhui consecutively defeated two world champions. It's worth mentioning that Xiao Guodong also scored a 147 in the eighth frame against Mark Williams, meaning that the Hangzhou Invitational saw two maximum breaks in one day! In the afternoon session, Xiao Guodong faced off against Mark Williams. Xiao won his first ranking title at the Wuhan Open this season, marking a significant breakthrough in his career. Three-time World Champion Mark Williams had previously triumphed at the elite-packed Snooker Masters Invitational, defeating Xiao Guodong in the final. In their rematch this season, Williams took an early lead of 3-1 in the first four frames, scoring two century breaks with 121 and 100 points. After the mid-game break, Xiao Guodong improved his form, continuously scoring decisive single-frame victories, and in the eighth frame, he made a perfect clearance with a 147 maximum break to conclude the match. He won four frames in the second half, turning the tables from a 1-3 deficit to…

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…

On November 6th, Beijing time, the fourth day of the Snooker International Championship saw the conclusion of the 1/16 matches, with all 16 top players having been determined, including 6 Chinese players among them. On this match day, the battle for the top 8 will take place, deciding the final qualifying spots, with matches played in a best-of-11 format. The International Championship is a major ranking event, the highest-level snooker tournament held in China, and part of the WST World Snooker Tour. The champion receives £175,000, the runner-up £75,000, making it second only in prestige to the three major snooker events. This year's event runs from November 3rd to November 10th in Nanjing, China, over an eight-day period, attracting 128 top players from around the world. Notable participants include O'Sullivan, Trump, Mark Selby, and China's number one player Ding Junhui, with the defending champion being Chinese player Zhang Anda. The competition rules of the International Championship are divided into two stages: qualification and main event. All participating players must compete in the qualification stage to secure their spot in the main event. For this competition, the Chinese team, led by Ding Junhui and defending champion Zhang Anda, consists of 29 players. The top 16 players took the competition seriously, with no absences. After the qualification stage, the Chinese team had mixed results, with 14 players advancing, including Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Xiao Guodong. Among the top 16 players, only Jack Jones, Brechel, and Tom Ford were eliminated in the first round, while the rest advanced. After several days of…

The Northern Ireland Open has been a thrilling event, with upsets and surprises that have kept viewers on the edge of their seats. The first round of 64 to 32 matches has been particularly exciting, with many fans exclaiming at the unexpected results, almost as if it were a tournament of upsets. Already, five top 16 players in the world rankings have been eliminated from the competition, making it feel like a rollercoaster ride. This includes familiar names such as Selby and Zhang Anda, which has left many people stunned. The advancing players include several lesser-known young talents, especially the impressive performances by Chinese athletes. Among them, Selby, ranked fourth in the world, faced Heathcote, and despite being expected to win easily, he was surprisingly knocked out of the top 32 by Heathcote! Heathcote defeated Selby 4-3 in the first round, causing quite a stir. It's quite rare for a player ranked much lower than Selby to take down such a top-tier competitor. From the start of the match, Selby seemed off, allowing Heathcote to seize opportunities and score repeatedly. Heathcote played three breaks over 60 throughout the game, maintaining both momentum and rhythm, which was truly unexpected. After winning 4-3, Heathcote's advancement also marked his best personal performance to date, undoubtedly a highlight of his career. As for Zhang Anda, ranked 11th in the world, he too was eliminated in the first round. On this Northern Irish stage, he did not display his usual prowess. It could be due to poor form or an unsuitable match rhythm, but it…

The 2024/2025 season's eighth event of the snooker, the Northern Ireland Open, concluded on October 28th, Beijing time. The post-90s top player, Kyren Wilson, defeated world number one Judd Trump 9:3 to claim the championship. This is also the second ranking event title for Wilson this season, notably with both finals against Trump, achieving a double kill. Following the conclusion of the Northern Ireland Open, the next event, the Nanjing National Championship, will commence on November 3rd. The Nanjing National Championship is the ninth event of the season and is a top-ranking event under the WST World Snooker Tour, second only in prestige to the three major snooker events. The champion's prize is £175,000, the runner-up receives £75,000, and the total prize money amounts to £825,000. Players earn corresponding points for their world rankings based on their winnings. The competition will be held in Nanjing, China, for eight days, attracting 128 players from around the world. None of the top 16 players in the world are absent, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump, and Ding Junhui, among others. The defending champion is Chinese player Zhang Anda. The National Championship was first established in 2012 and was suspended due to the pandemic in 2019 until it was restarted in Tianjin, China, in 2023. In the nine editions held, seven champions have emerged. Notably, Judd Trump and Mark Selby each won two consecutive titles, while Mark Allen reached the final three times, securing one title and two runners-up, making him the player with the most finals appearances so far. Two Chinese champions were…

In the vast realm of sports competition, every event is like a drama with a roller-coaster plot, filled with the unknown and surprises. The snooker world is no exception, and the 2024 Macau Masters exhibition match, though an invitational tournament, has attracted the attention of countless fans, becoming a focal point for everyone. On the first day of the exhibition match, the stadium was bathed in brilliant lights, the atmosphere was热烈, and the audience, filled with anticipation for the snooker stars, took their seats early. When Ding Junhui and Trump appeared on the court, the venue erupted in applause. Ding Junhui, a renowned player in the snooker world, has always been the pride of the fans; each of his shots seems to carry a unique rhythm, immersing the audience. Trump, equally formidable, has carved out a place for himself on the snooker stage with his exquisite skills and unique playing style. The match began with Ding Junhui fully focused, his eyes locked tightly on the billiard table. He leaned slightly forward, and his cue stick, as if an extension of his arm, struck the cue ball with precision. In the first game, Ding Junhui, relying on his delicate positioning, successfully pocketed several key balls, taking the lead, and the venue erupted in cheers as the fans cheered for his excellent performance. However, the situation of the match changed rapidly, and from the second game onwards, Trump gradually found his form. His shots were brisk and well-controlled, and under his command, the cue ball moved like a nimble sprite, accurately striking…

Recently, the quarter-finals of the Snooker Riyadh Championship have officially concluded, with the final four being revealed: O'Sullivan, Mark Allen, Brecel, and Mark Williams all advancing to the semi-finals! Event Background: Top-tier Event, Heavyweight Benefits Sparking Enthusiasm The Riyadh Championship, as an important stop on the WST World Snooker Tour, only invites the top 10 ranked players in the world to participate, along with two wildcard players, for a total of 12 competitors vying for the crown with a total prize pool of £785,000. The champion will enjoy a £250,000 prize, while first-round losers will still receive a guaranteed reward of £5,000. The most eye-catching aspect of this event is undoubtedly the 167 welfare award - any player who completes a 147 maximum break and then hits the specially designated golden ball set up by the organizer can receive an additional $1 million in prize money! O'Sullivan 4-0 Ding Junhui: Rocket's Dominance Sweeps China's No. 1 Ding Junhui performed outstandingly in this event, sweeping past wildcard player Seg in the first round with a 4-0 victory, and then sweeping world champion Shaun Murphy with two century breaks in the 10 into 8 matches. However, he once again faced "Rocket" O'Sullivan in the quarter-finals, which was their 35th encounter. At the start of the match, O'Sullivan quickly entered his rhythm, taking the lead with a single shot of 85 points in the first game. In the second game, despite Ding Junhui's multiple attempts to counterattack, his poor form led to frequent mistakes, and O'Sullivan steadily played to win another game with…