In the new regulations announced last August, the selection of the highest-ranked player from a single season in the European series has been changed to selecting the highest-ranked player only from the four domestic series events this season. The winner will receive an additional £150,000 bonus sponsored by BetVictor (however, this bonus does not count towards the ranking). The four domestic series events are the English Open, Northern Ireland Open, Scottish Open, and Welsh Open. With three stations already completed, three different champions have emerged, making this year's competition particularly fierce. With only one Welsh Open remaining, it will only be determined after the Welsh Open ends on February 10-16, 2025, who will ultimately win the additional £150,000 bonus. In the final of the English Open, Neil Robertson defeated Chinese player Wu Yize, who reached the final for the first time, to win the championship, plus the results of the other two events, he is currently ranked first in the domestic series standings. In the final of the Northern Ireland Open, world number two Kyren Wilson defeated world number one Judd Trump to win the championship, plus the results of the other two events, he is currently ranked second in the domestic series standings. In the Scottish Open, Lei Peifan successfully advanced to the final by defeating many top players and won his first ranking event championship by defeating fellow Chinese player Wu Yize in the final, plus the results of the other two events, he is currently ranked third in the domestic series standings. Chinese player Wu Yize played…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the first day of the 5th group of the 2025 Snooker Championship League concluded. World champions Judd Trump, Neil Robertson, and Stuart Bingham competed alongside other top players such as Jack Jones, Joe O'Connor, Matthew Selt, and Tom Ford. The competition in this group was fierce, resulting in a surprising outcome where 42-year-old Neil Robertson lost nine consecutive games, ending the first day with three straight defeats and currently ranking last. Neil Robertson and Judd Trump are both post-80s superstars who once kept pace with each other. However, over the past few seasons, Neil Robertson's form has significantly declined while Judd Trump has remained strong, pulling ahead of Robertson. This season, although Neil Robertson's form seemed to be improving, his performance has been inconsistent, making it clear that he is struggling to catch up with Trump, as evidenced by his performance in the championship league. On the first day of the fifth group, Judd Trump defeated Tom Ford 3-1, Stuart Bingham 3-1, and then swept Neil Robertson 3-0 in a key match. Finally, facing Jack Jones, the runner-up of the previous World Championship, Trump scored single-stroke points of 70, 112, and 103 to win 3-1. On the first day, Trump not only won all four matches but also made three century breaks, currently leading the group standings. In contrast, Neil Robertson struggled in the group stage, narrowly defeating Matthew Selt 3-2 in his first match. He then lost 0-3 to Tom Ford, 0-3 to Trump, and 0-3 to Joe O'Connor. Apart from losing to Trump,…

The Snooker Masters has come to an end, with Shaun Murphy defeating Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the final to claim the championship. In this Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy was in excellent form, defeating four top masters: Gary Wilson, Neil Robertson, Mark Allen, and Kyren Wilson. He also made a 147 in the semi-finals. Let's take a look at the magician's journey to victory. First Round: Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals At the start of the match, Shaun Murphy won four consecutive frames to lead 4-0 over Gary Wilson. Gary Wilson responded with three consecutive frames to close the gap to 3-4, but Shaun Murphy then won two more frames to secure a 6-3 victory. Throughout the game, Murphy made one century break and three 50+ breaks, while Gary Wilson also made one century break and three 50+ breaks. Second Round: Shaun Murphy defeated Robertson 6-2 to advance to the semifinals Robertson won the first frame, but Shaun Murphy won three frames in a row to take a 3-1 lead. Ultimately, Shaun Murphy made breaks of 82 and 120 to defeat Neil Robertson 6-2. Throughout the game, Shaun Murphy made one century break and four 50+ breaks, while Neil Robertson made one century break and two 50+ breaks (79, 66). Murphy attempted a 147 in the decisive frame, successfully completing 15 sets of red-black balls before making a snooker on the yellow ball, unfortunately falling short of the maximum break. Semi-finals: Shaun Murphy defeated Mark Allen 6-3 to advance to the final Allen took the…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the final of the 2025 Snooker Masters came to a successful conclusion. In the final, "The Magician" Shaun Murphy played extremely aggressively, defeating world number two "Kyren Wilson" 10-7 to win the championship. In this competition, Murphy took a commanding lead of 6-2 in the first stage. Wilson narrowed the scoreline to 7-8 in the second stage after trailing 2-0 and 4-1 in the first stage, which ended with a score of 6-2. In the second stage, Murphy once led 8-4, but the tenacious Wilson caught up to 7-8. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events that all players attach great importance to. This year's Masters saw defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraw from the tournament due to his poor performance in the Champion League, even throwing his cue into the trash bin, and "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson stepped in as a replacement before the start of the Masters. Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan, performed well enough in the first round, eliminating four-time World Championship winner "John Higgins" 6-5. Unfortunately, he lost to fellow 80s player "The Magician" Shaun Murphy in the round of 16. In the first four frames of this match, Murphy showed an extremely aggressive performance, scoring two breaks over 50 (90 points, 67 points), while Robertson also had a break over 50 (79 points). Murphy temporarily led Robertson 3-1 in the first half. After the intermission, Murphy continued his strong play, launching another 3-1 offensive, sweeping Robertson out with a total score of 6-2. In the game, Murphy…

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…

On January 18th, according to Beijing time, the 2025 Snooker Masters is still in progress. There has been a significant change in this event, with defending champion O'Sullivan, who holds the title of eight-time Masters champion, choosing to withdraw from the competition. In such circumstances, Neil Robertson, a Grand Slam winner, has been given the opportunity to participate as a replacement. It is worth noting that three Chinese players participated in this tournament, but only Ding Junhui managed to advance to the quarter-finals. In the upcoming second round of the quarter-finals, the match format is set as best of 11 frames: In the highly anticipated match, Murphy faced off against Neil Robertson in an exciting battle between the "Five Tigers of the 80s." Both players are no strangers to success, with one being a former World Championship winner. During the match, Murphy's performance was outstanding, as he delivered five consecutive frames with scores above 50, including a century break and a stunning 120-point winning shot. This victory brought his career total of century breaks to 689, solidifying his position at seventh in the historical rankings. Throughout the match, Murphy maintained an advantage, leading 1-0 at one point and eventually expanding it to 4-1, ultimately securing his place in the semi-finals with a decisive 6-2 victory. The encounter between Allen and Selby was a clash between players born in the 80s. On one side was Allen, who had reached the semi-finals of the World Championship, while on the other was Selby, a four-time World Championship winner. Allen's performance in this 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…

The quarter-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters have concluded two matches, with Murphy defeating Robertson 6-2 and Allen winning four consecutive frames after a 1-1 draw, ultimately defeating Selby 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals. The remaining two spots will be contested between Trump and Ding Junhui, as well as Brecel and Wilson. Murphy's opponent was Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan. In the first frame, Murphy took the lead with a single shot of 90 points, followed by Robertson responding with a single shot of 79 points to level the score. Then, Murphy hit two more shots over 60 points and extended his lead to 4-1. In the sixth frame, Robertson made the first century break of the match to pull one back. In the seventh and eighth frames, Murphy hit another shot over 80 points and a century break to win two more frames. In the last frame of the match, Murphy attempted to hit a 147 but missed the position after clearing 15 reds and 15 blacks, stopping at just 120 points, missing out on a perfect score. With his advancement to the semi-finals this year, Murphy has successfully reached the Masters semi-finals for the sixth time. Murphy had previously reached the semi-finals four times consecutively from 12 to 15 years, and advanced twice in 24 and 25 years. In another match, the fifth seed Allen faced the fourth seed Selby. Allen started off with a single shot of 81 points, followed by Selby responding with a single shot of 88 points. After that, Allen made a century break…

Too strong! Chong full score 147-0, blast 124-0, 82-1, Murphy 6-2 strong knockout Robertson Beijing time on the morning of January 17th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the first day of the quarter-finals, World Championship winner "Magician" Shaun Murphy performed brilliantly, easily defeating "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals. In the first round, Ding Junhui made a comeback from 6-5 against three-time World Champion Mark Williams. 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 hit a maximum break of 147 in the competition but unfortunately lost to his old rival O'Sullivan. In this Masters, Ding Junhui once again challenged for the championship and made a comeback in the first round with a 6-5 victory over Williams. In the first round, the first Grand Slam winner after 80s "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson also performed well. He showed his super big heart in the match against four-time World Champion "Wizard" John Higgins, coming back from a 0-5 deficit and five match points down to win 6-5 and advance. Robertson's performance in these two events was poor, and his current world ranking has fallen out of the TOP16 again. He originally did not qualify for the Masters, but because the defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew temporarily, he was able to replace him and participate in the Masters. Regarding this "unexpected wealth," Robertson said, "I don't have much time to prepare, but I've always been in competitive form and am ready…

One Seat in the Masters Semi-Finals is Decided! Murphy Scores 120, Defeats World Champion, Ding Junhui Faces Strong Opponent. The first quarter-final of the 2024 Snooker Masters has concluded, with two world champions facing off in a peak confrontation. Ultimately, Shaun Murphy emerged victorious with a 6-2 win over Neil Robertson, securing the first semi-final spot. Next up, China's top player Ding Junhui will take the stage to face the world number one, Judd Trump. In this Snooker Masters tournament, three Chinese players qualified for participation: Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda. However, apart from Ding Junhui, the other two were eliminated in the first round, leaving only Ding to advance to the second round. In the quarter-finals, Shaun Murphy faced off against Neil Robertson. The two have had similar recent form, with Murphy ranked 7th in the world and Robertson at 20th. In the match, the first game saw Robertson take the lead but only score 35 points before giving up the chance, allowing Murphy to step in and secure the first victory with a single shot of 90 points. In the second game, Robertson responded with a single shot of 79 points to level the score. In the third game, both players made some mistakes at the start, but Murphy took the lead through multiple shots and maintained his advantage to win another game with a score of 68-24. In the fourth game, Murphy continued his aggressive play, scoring a single shot of 67 points to win the game 76-0, leading 3-1 into the second half. In…