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…

On January 20, 2025, Beijing time, the Snooker Masters concluded its final competition. Magician Shaun Murphy defeated new World Champion Kyren Wilson 10-7 to win his second Masters title, earning a championship prize of 350,000 pounds. Additionally, Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this event, earning an additional 15,000 pounds for the highest single-frame score. As a result, Murphy's total prize money for the season (ranking events + invitational events) reached 699,400 pounds (approximately 6.24 million RMB), moving him up three places to second in the rankings! Kyren Wilson finished as the runner-up in this Masters, earning 140,000 pounds, bringing his total prize money to 637,400 pounds and dropping one place to third in the rankings, while Ding Junhui moved up one place to sixth! The total prize money for a single season includes ranking event prizes and invitational event prizes. This season, there are four invitational events: the Shanghai Masters, the Champion of Champions, the Riyadh Championship, and the Masters! Judd Trump won three titles and two runners-up this season, earning 75,000 pounds in the semi-finals of this Masters after losing to Kyren Wilson. His total prize money for the season reached 1,292,700 pounds, ranking first and setting a new record for the highest single-season prize money! Shaun Murphy scored his ninth career maximum break of 147 in this Masters, defeating Kyren Wilson in the final to win his second Masters title and his first title of the season! He earned a combined prize of 365,000 pounds for the championship and the highest single-frame score,…

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…

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…

In the 2025 Snooker Masters, thrilling matches continued to unfold, delighting fans. On January 17th, the competition continued with varying performances from the Chinese players making their debut. Among them, Zhang Anda played steadily but ultimately lost 4-6 to new World Championship winner Kyren Wilson, unfortunately exiting the tournament. Another young player, Si Jiahui, fought hard against world number four Mark Allen, scoring two breaks over 60 and one century break, but was unable to advance with a final score of 2-6. Notably, Ding Junhui performed exceptionally well in his match against Ma Shu, fighting back tenaciously despite trailing 4-5 and eventually reversing the situation to advance to the quarter-finals. In other matches, the contest between Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy received significant attention. The two players had previously faced each other 39 times in the tour, with Robertson leading 25 wins to 14. However, this match presented a different picture. Murphy showcased his strong comeback ability after falling behind in the first game, successfully overtaking with a single break of 90 points. Throughout the match, Murphy made multiple breaks over 60, ultimately advancing smoothly with a score of 6-2, demonstrating his good form. Another focus match was the duel between Allen and Selby. This match drew the attention of many spectators, with past records showing Allen leading narrowly at 14 wins to 13. Allen started off strong with a single break of 81 points, while Selby responded with an 88-point break in the second game to keep the score close. Allen scored the only century break of the match…

In London, England, the Snooker Masters is igniting the flames of competition. Among the three major events in this sport - the World Championship, the Masters, and the UK Championship - the first two are ranking events, while the Masters is an elite invitation tournament. This season's Masters has witnessed an unprecedented transformation, with the total prize money increasing by 40%, jumping from £725,000 to £1,015,000. The champion will enjoy a generous reward of £350,000, the runner-up will receive £140,000, those who reach the semi-finals will get £75,000, and those who make it to the quarter-finals will also pocket £40,000. Even just participating in the event, players can easily take home £25,000. In this competition, Ronnie O'Sullivan, known as "The Rocket," has repeatedly reached the top, becoming a legendary figure with the most championship wins in history. However, this reigning champion unexpectedly announced his withdrawal from this year's competition, a decision that left countless fans sighing with regret. Nonetheless, this also provides other players with an excellent opportunity to showcase themselves. Australian player Neil Robertson was fortunate enough to obtain a substitute spot, allowing him to continue pursuing his dreams. This highly anticipated event has gathered 16 top-notch players: Kyren Wilson, Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Mark Allen, Mark Williams, Luca Brecel, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Gary Wilson, Ali Carter, Barry Hawkins, Si Jiahui, John Higgins, Chris Wakelin, and Neil Robertson. Notably, three Chinese players - Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui - have joined this fierce competition. The competition features a unique format arrangement. While the final…

On the morning of January 17th, Beijing time, two quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters were concluded. The match between the two Mark brothers ended with the younger brother, Allen, stunning the elder brother, Selby, with a 6-2 victory. In an earlier match, the Magician Murphy also defeated the Melbourne Machine Robertson 6-2, becoming the first to advance to the semi-finals of this year's Masters. In the match between Allen and Selby, it was clear that the Little Cannon was in better form, while the Master Selby looked slightly tired. Allen took the first game with a single shot of 81 points. In the second game, Selby responded with a single shot of 83 points, and the two sides tied at 1-1 after the first two games. Then, Allen took control of the game, and Selby suddenly lost power, being stunned by Allen and losing four games in a row, giving Allen a match point at 1-5. Among them, Allen narrowly reversed the sixth game by one point, which was the most regrettable loss. If Selby had won this game, the situation would have been completely different. But there is never an "if" in competitive sports. In desperate circumstances, Selby let go in the seventh game, taking every opportunity to attack and winning with a single shot of 80 points, scoring 108-0 to win back a game. In the eighth game, Allen still seized the opportunity and won with a score of 74-35, eliminating Selby with a big score of 6-2. The match between Murphy and Neil Robertson started at 21:00…

On January 17, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued, and now two of the top four have emerged. Following Shaun Murphy's victory over Robertson, Mark Allen eliminated Selby 6-2. As for Chinese star Ding Junhui, he is confirmed to debut tonight in a peak showdown against world number one Judd Trump. Born in 1986, Mark Allen has been famous for a long time. As an outstanding player among his peers, fans often refer to him as the "Sixth Tiger" of the 80s generation. Mark Allen is ranked 4th in the world and has won 11 ranking tournament titles in his career, including the UK Championship and Masters titles. Like Ding Junhui, he only lacks the World Championship title. This player's style is clean and decisive, with strong continuous scoring ability and good long-range accuracy, making him very enjoyable to watch. His opponent is Mark Selby, born in 1983, ranked 5th in the world, who has won 23 ranking tournament titles in his career. Selby is the first player of the 80s generation in major tournaments, with as many as 9 titles in the three major events, including four World Championship titles with the highest gold content. Selby's performance in long-format matches used to be very stable, but in recent years, it has declined significantly, directly related to his playing style, which consumes a lot of personal energy and cannot be maintained consistently. After the start of the match, Mark Allen took the lead with a single shot of 81 points in the first game. In the second game, Selby was not…

Snooker Masters 2025: All Eight Finalists Emerge, Peak Clash Imminent!‌ At 1 a.m. on January 16th, Beijing time, the list of eight finalists for the 2025 Snooker Masters was announced. On the court, top players lit up the passion of fans with their breathtaking performances. The competition for the eight seats was fierce and exciting, and each player who advanced proved themselves with strength and perseverance. Below is a detailed review of the road to advancement: Ding Junhui Reappears at the Peak, Easily Defeats Williams!‌ Chinese snooker legend Ding Junhui unleashed his full power in the game, scoring six 50+ shots (90, 76, 69, 66, 64, 60), fully demonstrating the style of a world champion. While Mark Williams contributed one century break (136) and only two 50+ shots (70, 57). In the end, Ding Junhui narrowly won 6-5 and advanced to the quarter-finals, moving towards higher honors. Robertson's Amazing Comeback Against Higgins!‌ Neil Robertson showed great resilience in his match against "The Wizard" John Higgins. After falling behind 1-5, Robertson won five consecutive frames to complete an amazing 6-5 victory. Throughout the game, Robertson scored one century break (118) and three 50+ shots (63, 80, 57). Murphy Dominates, Gary Wilson Eliminated!‌ Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3, performing steadily in the game with one century break (103) and three 50+ shots (69, 56, 64). Although Wilson fought hard, he only managed one century break (101) and three 50+ shots (62, 92, 52). Luca Brecel Advances Easily, Showing the Style of a King!‌ Defending champion Luca Brecel advanced to the next…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the first round of the World Snooker Masters concluded. Brechel defeated Wakelin 6-3, while Kyren Wilson narrowly won against Zhang Anda with a score of 6-4. Allen beat Si Jiahui 6-2, and Trump easily defeated Hawkins 6-1. Selby swept Carter 6-1, while Ding Junhui made a comeback to defeat Mark Williams 6-5. Murphy eliminated Gary Wilson 6-3, and Robertson won five consecutive games to reverse Higgins 6-5. Thus, the top eight of the Masters have been determined, including Brechel, Kyren Wilson, Allen, Trump, Selby, Ding Junhui, Murphy, and Neil Robertson. In the next round, Murphy will face Robertson, while Selby will take on Allen. Ding Junhui will encounter Trump, and Brechel will compete against Kyren Wilson for a spot in the semifinals. In the first round of the Masters, Brechel, Kyren Wilson, and Allen all performed well and successfully advanced to the top eight. In the match between Brechel and Wakelin, Brechel announced his strong return. The former world champion defeated Wakelin 6-3 with single-stroke scores of 89, 57, and 73 points, and two consecutive victories. The newly crowned world champion only scored two 69-point shots in the game, but he eliminated Chinese snooker star Zhang Anda, who had scored 141 points and three 50+ shots, with a 6-4 victory to advance. Allen, who is currently in great form, defeated Si Jiahui 6-2 with single-stroke scores of 111, 70, 94, and 80 points, and three consecutive victories to enter the top eight. The biggest highlight of this Masters is the gathering of the "Five…