The snooker championship arena has been full of ups and downs, with unexpected twists and turns. Who would have thought that after fierce competition, the final four would emerge with such an exciting result! Shortly after the group stage concluded, Mark Allen secured his place in the semi-finals with a 6-4 victory, becoming the first player to advance. The remaining three semi-final spots are still undecided, with the matchups between Xiao Guodong, O'Sullivan, Selby, and Murphy capturing everyone's attention. Almost every match can be described as heart-stopping, with players giving it their all like desperate soldiers. Speaking of the group stage performance, Mark Allen was undoubtedly the standout player. He started off very strong, using consecutive breaks of over 50 in the first game to leave his opponents breathless. Especially in the third game, he exploded with astonishing counterattacking power, scoring a single break of 102 points to complete a comeback from a 0-22 deficit! This strong performance by Mark Allen in the match was also commendable. Facing Brazilian player Igor Figueiredo, he was once chased down in score but ultimately won 4-2, easily advancing to the group final. Jack Jones' performance should not be overlooked either. In the match against Gary Wilson, Jones played brilliantly, especially with his century break (106 points) in the second game, which completely eliminated Wilson's ability to fight back and firmly controlled the rhythm of the game. Even though Wilson later tried to retaliate with a 120-point shot, Jones had already locked in the initiative and advanced with a 4-2 victory. In the group…

The Riyadh Carnival Season Snooker Championship, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has seen the emergence of three out of four semi-finalists. This event, featuring the top ten ranked players in the world, is considered one of the most important tournaments of the season. Each match has been a classic, from the first round to the unveiling of the semi-finalists, with every player demonstrating their formidable skills. The details of each match have thrilled fans. Notably, Mark Allen's victory over Mark Selby, where he turned the game around and secured his place in the semi-finals with a score of 4-2, added significant excitement to the competition. Despite Selby's strong start, leading 2-1, Allen showcased his stability and precision, scoring high points with key breaks of 76 and 75 to win three consecutive frames and ultimately defeat Selby. This victory was not only a technical feat but also a test of psychological endurance. Allen's resilience and calm under pressure were evident as he fought back from behind. In another suspenseful match, Luca Brecel faced off against Kyren Wilson, two World Championship winners. The tension was palpable, especially during the decider after a 3-3 tie. Brecel's composure and precise control, culminating in a decisive break of 58, earned him the victory and a spot in the semi-finals. The most anticipated matchup is between Ding Junhui and Ronnie O'Sullivan. As the 36th encounter in their storied rivalry, this match promises to be legendary. Ding's recent victories and growing confidence make him a formidable opponent, while O'Sullivan's experience and skill remain potent despite recent dips…

According to the latest news from the British Metro on January 18, 2025, four-time world champion Mark Selby is very dissatisfied with the snooker table conditions at Alexandra Palace during his classic match against Allen. Selby expressed in an interview that he believes the condition of the snooker table is terrible and he has not made any excuses for himself. In the quarterfinals of the Masters against Allen, Selby lost 2-6 in a long match and was eliminated in the top eight. When talking about the snooker table in this match, Selby said that it was obvious in the fourth game that the table was tilted to the right. Moreover, Selby also thinks that Allen had excellent luck, which made him feel that some things were destined. After losing the key match, Selby was obviously very dissatisfied with the snooker table. In this classic match, Allen won the victory in three crucial games with long duration and close scores. Compared to the final score, the actual gap between the two players was very close. When talking about this match, Selby said: "The fourth game was the most obvious one. I could clearly feel that the snooker table was completely tilted to the right when I hit two shots. When I tried to play a safe shot with the red ball, I couldn't put it in the pocket because the black ball blocked the line." "When I hit half a ball, it actually became a whole ball because the table was tilted to the right. I was helpless and really felt…

On January 15, 2025, Beijing time, the third day of the Snooker Masters competition concluded with the completion of the fifth and sixth matches in the first round. The lower-ranked players were unable to pull off any upsets, as Barry Hawkins was eliminated by Judd Trump, and Si Jiahui was defeated by Mark Allen. So far, six players have advanced to the quarterfinals, all from the 80s generation, including the "Five Tigers of the 80s," and Judd Trump will face Ding Junhui again in the quarterfinals. The fifth match of the first round saw Judd Trump against Barry Hawkins. Trump only managed two breaks over 50 in the first half but still took a 4-0 lead. After the break, Trump made a single shot of 56 points to secure a match point, while Hawkins responded with a single shot of 70 points to save one match point. However, Trump then scored a single shot of 112 points in the seventh game to defeat Hawkins 5-1 and easily advance to the quarterfinals. Next, Trump will face Ding Junhui in the quarterfinals. Trump stated that Ding Junhui has returned to his best form and is a great player and person, looking forward to facing him. Obviously, for Ding Junhui, facing world number one Judd Trump is a tough challenge, but his narrow victory over Mark Williams in the first round will give him more confidence. As long as Ding Junhui maintains a stable mindset, he also has a good chance to continue advancing, especially since his form is getting better and better.…

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…

Xiao Guodong is undoubtedly the biggest dark horse in this year's Champion of Champions event! When everyone was looking forward to seeing the strong performance of defending champion Mark Allen, Chinese snooker player Xiao Guodong used his stable play to break through himself step by step and stopped Allen from reaching the final. In this match, Xiao Guodong defeated his opponent with a score of 6-3, advancing to his first Champion of Champions final in his career, becoming the pride of Chinese snooker. The start of the game was almost Xiao Guodong's leading show, starting with a particularly powerful momentum. In the first game, he showed an extraordinary state, scoring 65 points and winning the first game with a score of 71-65. Mark Allen obviously did not let this sudden situation disrupt his rhythm. In the second game, he responded with 53 points, successfully winning back a game, with a score of 1-1. But from the third game onwards, Xiao Guodong gradually found his feel, especially in the third game, when he scored twice over 50+, relying on excellent performances of 83 points and 71 points, he won two games in a row, leading 3-1. This game is obviously not that simple. Mark Allen is not just a name, as the defending champion, his experience and mental quality were fully demonstrated in the fourth game. Allen was merciless in this game, winning a key game with a score of 74-38. Then he won the sixth game with a good performance of 55 points, successfully leveling the score to 3-3. At…