The fourth group of the Snooker Championship League was a fiery competition with a series of exciting events unfolding. After the matches concluded, we finally learned who would enter the winners' group to face greater challenges. This group's event was not just an ordinary match; in fact, it created several memorable records. Firstly, let's talk about Jack Jones, who has truly given himself a remarkable name! Did you know that he made it to the finals four times in a row from the first group to the fourth? What level is this? This guy is constantly surpassing himself as a benchmark! Although he ended up with a runner-up in the fourth group, he took home approximately £20,000 in prize money, which does not count towards the world rankings, but it's still a significant amount. Speaking of this competition, we must also mention Bingham! The veteran is not one to be outdone, as he set an astonishing record! In this match, Bingham broke the record of over 600 century breaks, becoming the 11th player in history to achieve this feat! Do you know what this means? It's not something that can be accomplished easily; it requires genuine strength! Moreover, Bingham is no ordinary player; he has won six ranking titles and has claimed both the World Championship and Masters titles, only lacking an English Open trophy to complete the grand slam. This time breaking the record, it must be said, this guy is really quite formidable. Moving on to the defending champion Mark Selby, his performance is also not to be…

On January 14, 2025, four of the top eight players have emerged in the Snooker Masters, coincidentally being four of the "Five Tigers" from the 80s: Robertson, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, and Selby have advanced in order, with only Trump remaining. Selby won a big victory 6-1, eliminating last year's runner-up Carter. Born in 1983, Selby is the first person to win major tournaments among those born in the 80s, ranked 5th in the world, with a career record of 23 ranking tournament titles, including a total of 9 major tournament championships (World Championship 4 times, UK Championship 2 times, Masters 3 times). His last championship was at last year's British Open. Selby's playing style requires high personal concentration, and his results are not very stable due to aging, with average overall performance during this period. Carter, born in 1979, is ranked 11th in the world, with six ranking tournament victories in his career, many runners-up in the three major events. What stands out in the memory of fans is that Carter lost 7-10 to O'Sullivan in last year's Masters, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. Now, in the first round against Selby, although both are top players, there is a significant gap in personal achievements, and Carter was not favored by everyone for this match. After the start of the game, Selby made a single shot of 62 points in the first game, taking the lead with a score of 95-24. In the second game, both sides made mistakes, but Selby seized the opportunity to narrowly win 63-59. In the…

This morning, the second day of the Snooker Masters competition concluded. Upon waking up, all three legends from the '75 era were eliminated! Selby defeated Carter 6-1, setting two major records. Ding Junhui played a full 11 rounds, defeating Mark Williams 6-5 in a thrilling match, breaking through to the second round for the first time in the last four Masters tournaments. He may face world number one Trump in the quarter-finals. This Masters tournament has not been kind to the '75 trio. First, defending champion O'Sullivan withdrew on a whim. Then Higgins, who was leading 5-1 on the first day, suddenly lost his touch and was defeated by Robertson with a streak of five wins, ending his run at 5-6. Mark Williams had bad luck, facing Ding Junhui in the first round, against whom he had previously lost more than won. The two were evenly matched until the decisive round, where Ding Junhui secured victory with a single shot of 90 points, eliminating all three legends from the '75 era. Selby, a four-time world champion, has returned to peak form this season. He defeated Higgins in the final of the British Open to claim his 23rd ranking title, and in the previous event, he emerged from Group 4 of the Champions League to enter the winners' group. In the Masters, Selby faced his former opponent Carter and played brilliantly, scoring two century breaks and three 50+ shots, easily advancing with a score of 6-1 and setting two records: one being a five-match winning streak against the Captain, and the…

Two Match Points, 6-1 + 6-3: Four Players Have Locked in the Quarterfinals, World Championship 4-Crown King Wins Big, Chinese Veteran Shows Greatness Beijing time on January 14th at midnight, another focus match of the first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters ended, with four-time world champion Mark Selby winning 6-1 and advancing. Including Shaun Murphy's 6-3 victory over Gary Wilson, as well as the two match points from Ding Junhui and Neil Robertson, a total of four players have now secured their spots in the quarterfinals: Selby, Murphy, Ding Junhui, and Robertson.‌ Selby, a four-time world champion and the No. 4 seed for the tournament, faced "Captain" Carter, who is seeded 12th. Although they have had mixed results in previous encounters, Selby was in scorching form in this match. In the first half, Selby made a century break (108) and two 50+ breaks (62, 93), winning four consecutive frames to lead 4-0! After the intermission, Carter managed to pull one frame back, but Selby continued his dominance with breaks of 126 and 53 to win two more frames and easily defeat Carter 6-1, advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals.‌ Chinese veteran Ding Junhui exploded with brilliance, facing "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams. Ding Junhui withstood the pressure, as the two players drew five times. In the decisive frame, Ding Junhui capitalized on Williams' mistake and won with a single stroke, securing a 6-5 victory! Throughout the match, Ding Junhui made six 50+ breaks, while Williams made one century break and two 50+ breaks.‌ Neil Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan in the…

On January 8th, the third group of the Snooker Championship League kicked off its first day of competition, with Selby and Kyren Wilson facing off in a world champion showdown. The latest battle report shows that Selby quickly took control in the first game, securing a 1-0 lead over Jiong Ge with a decisive single shot victory, claiming his first win of the new year. The Championship League is a famous short-format snooker tournament, with two stations played each season: one ranking event and one invitational event. This season, Carter won the ranking version of the Championship League title, defeating Jackson Page 3-1 in the final. The invitational version of the Championship League started in the new year and has already determined two winners' group seats, which are held by Iran's top player Vafie and Chinese youngster Si Jiahui. The third group is filled with top talent, with newly added players Selby, Kyren Wilson, and O'Sullivan all being world champions. Among the remaining four players from the second group, Carter, Wakelin, and Milkins are all ranking event champions, and Jack Jones is also the new runner-up of the World Championship. Both Group 1 and Group 2 have reached the finals, and they even hit a single shot of 147 this morning, stunning the audience. In tonight's match, Selby faced off against Carter, with the two having previously clashed 24 times, with the grinding control master achieving 16 victories. In the first game, Kyren Wilson scored 6 points first, followed by Selby scoring 8 points, but Jiong Ge was unable to…

Pang Junxu, a Chinese snooker player who was named Rookie of the Year and is believed by O'Sullivan to have the potential to win the World Championship, aims to become the first post-00s snooker champion. On the third day of the new year, he made a strong appearance at the first snooker event of 2025 - the invitational version of the Champion League.‌ At the beginning of this season, Pang Junxu achieved a remarkable comeback in the Shanghai Masters, defeating last season's triple crown winner Gary Wilson with a score of 6-5. In the quarter-finals, he faced four-time World Champion Mark Selby, who had easily defeated wildcard player Cao Jin with a score of 6-1 in the previous round.‌ In the quarter-final match against Selby, Pang Junxu initially trailed 0-1 and 1-2, but then lost two consecutive frames in the third and fourth rounds, only to bounce back and lead Selby 3-2. However, Selby suddenly found his attacking rhythm and completely dominated Pang Junxu's offensive and defensive pace.‌ From the fifth to the ninth frame, Selby won four frames in a row, ultimately reversing the game with a total score of 6-3 to advance. In the last four frames, Selby's performance was particularly impressive, as he scored a century break (118 points) and three 50+ breaks (75 points, 60 points, 81 points).‌ The detailed scores for the nine frames between Pang Junxu and Selby were: 0-95 (83)-0, 76 (62)-25, 91 (91)-0, 0-86 (86), 63-21, 1-81 (75), 23-89 (60), 0-81 (81), 1-118 (118).‌ Despite the loss to Selby, Pang Junxu's overall…

British media Metro reported that snooker legend Stephen Hendry believes that if both players are at their best, Mark Selby can defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan. Hendry emphasizes that when Selby wins his fourth World Championship title, he has the potential to break Hendry's record of seven championships. The topic of who would win if both O'Sullivan and Selby were at their peak has become a hot topic in the snooker world. Hendry joined the discussion, stating that Selby can beat "The Rocket" when at his best due to his absolute control over the game. Hendry said on his social media: "I believe Selby is one of the greatest snooker players of all time. When he plays like he did against Allen and Higgins this year, I think he is unbeatable. I mean everyone, including O'Sullivan, cannot beat Selby at his best." "Selby scores so high when he's at his best, and his safety play makes it impossible for others." Hendry admits that when Selby lifts his fourth World Championship trophy, he predicts Selby will be the first to break his record of seven victories. "People often asked who would break your record in the past. Now I tell you, I think it's Selby," Hendry said. Guest on Hendry's show, former professional player Dale, also agrees with the snooker emperor's view. Dale said: "When Selby is at his best, it's hard for others to beat him. I compare him to Djokovic in tennis; when Djokovic is in good form, he doesn't lose. The same goes for Selby; I think he's better at…

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…

On November 7th, Beijing time, the Snooker International Championship continued, and all the top 8 players were determined after the completion of the 1/8 matches on the previous match day. Three Chinese players, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Xu Si, made it into the top 8, while the top 16 ranked players in the world occupied four spots. This season's double champion, Kyren Wilson, and Ding Junhui became the favorites to win the championship. Below is a summary of the event and the matchups for today's quarterfinals. The International Championship is a high-level ranking event held in China and is part of the WST World Snooker Tour. Including this year, it has been held in China for nine editions, during which seven champions have emerged. Judd Trump and Mark Selby each won the championship twice, tying for the most wins. Ricky Walden, Higgins, Mark Allen, China's number one player Ding Junhui, and Zhang Anda are among the five who have lifted the championship trophy. Additionally, Zhang Anda won last year and is the defending champion this year. The prize money for this year's competition remains the same as last year, with the champion receiving £175,000, the runner-up £75,000, and a total prize pool of £825,000. The competition uses an 11-frame 6-win format before the semi-finals, a 17-frame 9-win format for the semi-finals, and a 19-frame 10-win format for the final, making it second only to the three major events in terms of prestige and a cornerstone of snooker events. This year's International Championship is being held in Nanjing, China, with…

On November 18th, Beijing time, the Snooker Champions of Champions concluded, with Chinese player Xiao Guodong finishing as the runner-up with a score of 6:10 against Mark Williams. The Champions of Champions is the 10th event of the season, a top-level invitational tournament second only to the Wembley Masters in terms of prestige. Players who have won championships during the season are invited to participate, and runners-up at the World Championships also receive an entry ticket. The champion's prize money for this event is £150,000, the runner-up receives £60,000, and each participating player gets £12,500. The total prize money is £440,000, and the winnings do not count towards the world rankings. Last season, Mark Allen defeated Trump 10-3 to win the championship, and he competed this year as the defending champion. Sixteen players were invited to participate in the Champions of Champions, including all the "80 Tigers" and only Higgins missing from the "75 Trio." This competition saw three Chinese players participate: Bai Yulu, the women's world champion; Xiao Guodong, the Wuhan Open champion; and Ding Junhui, the International Championship winner. Since the end of last season's Champions of Champions, only 13 champions have emerged from various major events. Shaun Murphy and Brecel were invited based on their ranking advantages, while Jack Jones received an entry ticket due to his runner-up finish at the World Championships. The 16 players are: O'Sullivan, Trump, Kyren Wilson, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, Bai Yulu, Ali Carter, Mark Selby, Shaun Murphy, Mark Allen, Gary Wilson, Neil Robertson, Brecel, Mark Williams, Jack Jones, and Igor Figueredo,…