In the recently concluded first round of the Snooker Masters, Ding Junhui narrowly defeated Williams with a slim margin of 6-5. This victory not only showcased his abilities in a critical moment but also bolstered his confidence for future important events. However, it is noteworthy that Ding mentioned a sense of "侥幸" (lucky) victory in his post-match interview, reflecting his psychological changes and deep contemplation of his own state during this high-pressure confrontation. During the crucial moments of the match, Ding found himself trailing 4-5, facing immense pressure and challenges. At that time, he did not overly consider winning or losing but instead focused on his technique and mindset. As he stated, he has been watching videos of his younger self playing, trying to recapture that feeling of fluidity and ease. This process of self-reflection is often overlooked by many athletes when facing tough times. Ding's approach undoubtedly provided him with psychological support, allowing him to remain calm under pressure. In the final stages of the game, Ding's performance was commendable yet filled with twists and turns. He made mistakes on several difficult red balls but managed to avoid giving his opponent any opportunities each time. This was not just a competition of skill but also a battle of psychology. Although Williams had the lead at one point, his few critical errors cost him the chance to secure the win. Ding's lucky moment came when he seized the opportunity during his opponent's mistake and successfully overtook. In the post-match interview, Ding admitted that there was still an element of luck…

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…

At 1 a.m. on January 14th, Beijing time, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the second day of the first round, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui staged a major comeback, eliminating three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams with a total score of 6-5. In the opening match, "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson also made a comeback with a 6-5 victory over four-time world champion "Wizard" John Higgins. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events and is highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui achieved a maximum break of 147 points in the competition but unfortunately lost to his old rival, seven-time world champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, missing out on the chance to compete for the final championship. After defeating Ding Junhui, O'Sullivan went on to win the championship after reaching the final. Unfortunately, O'Sullivan's form has been very poor this season, suffering consecutive losses and multiple withdrawals, even pulling out of this year's Masters. After O'Sullivan's withdrawal, Robertson, the first Grand Slam winner from the 80s, stepped in to participate and made a comeback against Higgins with a 6-5 victory. On the second day of the first round, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a strong appearance, facing off against three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams. For Ding Junhui, who has already won the National Championship this season, coming to one of the top three events, the Masters, he hopes to launch an assault on his second championship of the season. The specific matchups for the second day of…

Ding Junhui's Championship Bid + $3.12 Million, Scores 147-0 Yet Loses, Returns to Masters: Eliminates "Golden Left Hand" 6-5 At 1:14 am Beijing time on January 14th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the second day of the first round, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui staged a great comeback, defeating three-time World Champion "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams with a total score of 6-5. Last season's Masters, Ding Junhui scored a single maximum of 147 points but lost to "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events and is highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui scored a single maximum of 147 points in the competition, but unfortunately, he still lost to his old rival, the seven-time World Champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, which was very regrettable. Compared to facing "Rocket" O'Sullivan, one of the "Three Musketeers," where every confrontation between the two is considered to have a very small chance of victory before the match even begins, facing another member of the "Three Musketeers," "Golden Left Hand" Williams, Director Ding seems unafraid. Ding Junhui last faced Mark Williams at the UK Championship, one of the top three snooker events in 2023. In the quarter-finals at that time, after the ninth game, Ding Junhui once trailed 4-5 behind his opponent and was given match point. In desperate circumstances, Ding Junhui launched a desperate counterattack, winning two consecutive games under very difficult conditions, reversing and eliminating this three-time World Champion with a total score of 6-5. Among them, in the decisive…

On January 13th, as the hands of the clock moved steadily in Beijing time, the second day of the first round of the Snooker Masters continued in an orderly fashion. In this match, Ding Junhui, known as the "Asian No. 1," faced off against Mark Williams, who is affectionately known as the "most accurate man in the world." This match was full of twists and turns, with both sides refusing to give ground, making each game a nail-biter. Ding Junhui, relying on his solid skills and tenacious fighting spirit, eventually won a thrilling victory over Mark Williams with a score of 6-5, securing his place in the quarter-finals without any major hiccups. It's worth noting that this victory holds significant meaning for Ding Junhui, as he had previously experienced the embarrassment of being eliminated in the first round in the 2020, 2021, and 2024 Masters tournaments. This successful advancement not only ended this string of misfortunes but also elicited cheers from many fans. After Ding Junhui's successful advancement, three spots in the quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters have been determined, with these three players being Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy, and Ding Junhui. The Snooker Masters held this time is an invitational event. It's noteworthy that this tournament has a unique aspect: although the prize money is quite substantial, it does not award points. It only extends invitations to the top sixteen ranked players in the world, making it akin to a "red envelope competition" specifically prepared for these top sixteen players. Any player who secures a spot in the competition…

On January 14, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued with its matches. After Robertson and Shaun Murphy advanced, China's top player achieved victory in his first match, with Ding Junhui narrowly defeating Mark Williams 6-5 to become the third player to reach the quarter-finals. Mark Williams, who was eliminated, took home a guaranteed prize of £25,000. Born in 1987, Ding Junhui is the leader of Chinese snooker, ranked 9th in the world. He has won 15 ranking tournament titles in his career, including four major championships (three UK Championships, one Masters). Currently, he only lacks a World Championship title. Last year, Ding Junhui defeated Chris Wakelin at home, breaking a long period of championship drought in ranking tournaments. Additionally, he has finished runner-up twice at the Masters. His opponent, Mark Williams, born in 1975, is a Grand Slam player, currently ranked 6th in the world. Alongside O'Sullivan and Higgins, he is known as one of the 'Three Musketeers of '75'. In his career, he has won 26 ranking tournament titles, including seven major championships (three World Championships, two UK Championships, two Masters). Recently, he also defeated Xiao Guodong and won an invitational tournament. Mark Williams' playing style is clean and decisive, with high观赏性. The Masters only invites the top 16 players in the rankings to participate, so no one is a simple opponent; they all have the ability to win, relying entirely on their own performance on the day. No one has an absolute advantage. However, looking at their past head-to-head records, Ding Junhui has a high win rate against Mark…

On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the first round of the World Snooker Masters is set to witness a highly anticipated match-up between China's top player Ding Junhui and three-time world champion Mark Williams, as they compete for a spot in the quarter-finals. This match is not only about advancing but also a peak confrontation of skills, tactics, and psychological warfare. Their recent head-to-head record shows that Ding Junhui has a clear advantage with 14 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, but the outcome of the match still depends on their performance on the day. Looking back at their 24 encounters, Ding Junhui has a win rate of 58.33%, giving him a certain advantage. More notably, in the best-of-six format, Ding Junhui has won four out of five matches, and since 2008, Williams has not been able to defeat him in this format. Especially in their most recent encounter, Ding Junhui narrowly won 6-5, demonstrating his steady ability to handle crucial shots. However, Williams is not without his own strengths. In their only final encounter, Williams emerged victorious, indicating that his mental resilience and experience in major competitions are still significant advantages. Despite this, Ding Junhui has maintained dominance in recent best-of-six matches, which will undoubtedly inject more confidence into this match. This season, Williams has shown greater overall stability in his performance. He has reached the finals twice, winning one title and finishing as runner-up once, and has also made it to the semi-finals and quarter-finals multiple times. In contrast, although Ding Junhui has had championship victories, he has…

Recently, the second day of the Snooker Lhasa exhibition match was a real treat for fans, with two 5-3 scores that had everyone's heart racing and the tension was palpable - it was just too exciting! Ding Junhui's match against Mark Williams was full of ups and downs. The game started with Ding facing his "old rival" in the snooker world - Williams. Both are seasoned veterans who played fiercely, not giving an inch. Initially, Ding's state wasn't great, actually trailing 2-3, but no one expected him to go on a winning streak! Look at Ding, he won three games in a row, finally overtaking with a 5-3 scoreline, completing an incredible comeback! Especially in the last few games, Ding showed unmatched calmness and precision, especially in the crucial sixth game, where he scored 71 points and another 68 points in the seventh game, scoring repeatedly to "send off" Mark Williams and secure victory. Really, there were several times when the situation on the court was close to chaos, but Ding's fearless attitude and superb skills allowed him to ultimately stand on the side of victory. This game, Ding's comeback was like an "advertisement" for a stunning reversal, making people simply unable to believe their eyes. Meanwhile, Xiao Guodong faced the world number one Trump in this exhibition match, which was also intense. The match started relatively calmly, but soon after, Trump's strong performance suppressed Xiao's momentum. Trump continuously exerted force steadily, scoring singles like an assembly line, leaving Xiao almost powerless to resist. Trump used a single 64 points…

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…

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…