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…

Single Game 66-67 Suffers a 1-Point Extreme Comeback! World Champion 2-6 Out, First 4 Strong in the Masters Decided At midnight on January 16th, Beijing time, the first semi-finalist of the 2025 Snooker Masters was determined. In the first match of the quarter-finals, world champion Neil Robertson was eliminated with a total score of 2-6, losing to Murphy, another member of the "Five Tigers of the 80s." Among them, in the fifth game, Neil Robertson suffered a 1-point extreme comeback from Murphy with a score of 66-67! Both Neil Robertson and Murphy are members of the "Five Tigers of the 80s" and have won the Masters championship. In this year's snooker masters, due to the withdrawal of defending champion O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson was lucky enough to be given a place in the competition. In the previous round of 16 to 8, Neil Robertson staged a great comeback by winning five consecutive games after trailing 1-5 in the total score, eventually defeating Higgins, one of the "Three Giants of '75," with a total score of 6-5. Murphy qualified directly for this year's snooker masters with his world No. 7 ranking. In the first round, Murphy scored a century break and three 50+, eliminating Gary Wilson with a total score of 6-3. Throughout their careers, Murphy and Neil Robertson have faced each other many times, including the 2015 Masters final, when Murphy defeated Neil Robertson 10-2 to win his first Masters championship trophy. In this match, Murphy took the lead, blasting a 90-point winner to take the first game 90-35. Then, Neil…

The Snooker Masters recently witnessed an unexpected reversal, with Neil Robertson's performance undoubtedly being one of the highlights of the event. In a rollercoaster match, Neil Robertson turned the tide from a 1-5 deficit to a stunning comeback victory. His tenacity and on-site performance are commendable, but there are also many stories worth mentioning behind this thrilling victory. It is worth noting that O'Sullivan's voluntary withdrawal became one of the focuses of the event, but what is more critical is how the substitute Neil Robertson adjusted his state to replace O'Sullivan's absence. Although he did not undergo systematic training, he still actively participated in the game on the day of the match, adding extra practice to prepare for subsequent matches. At the beginning of the game, he led 1-0, but the situation was not smooth. Midway through, he encountered frequent obstacles in his offense, and his state also showed signs of depression, losing five consecutive games and being pushed to match point by John Higgins. At this moment, Robertson demonstrated his indomitable fighting spirit, not allowing himself to fall into despair, but instead staged a breathtaking comeback, ultimately reversing the game with a 6-5 victory. Some netizens commented: "Robertson is really a warrior! He can turn the tables from a 1-5 deficit, showing great determination, making me hold my breath for him." Robertson's mentality and willpower were fully displayed in this game, especially when he was once behind, he did not give up, grasping every opportunity to counterattack, eventually dissipating John Higgins' leading advantage. Higgins' loss is undoubtedly a major…

The 2025 Snooker Masters has begun. The Masters is the second of the three major events this season and the only invitational event among them. The total prize money for the event is £1.015 million, equivalent to 9.12 million yuan in RMB, with the champion receiving £350,000, the runner-up £140,000, the semi-finalists £75,000, the quarter-finalists £40,000, the last 16 £25,000, and the highest break awarding £15,000. There is also a participation award of £25,000, equivalent to 230,000 yuan. Only the top 16 players in the world rankings are eligible to participate in the Masters. The participants this time are John Higgins, Mark Williams, Judd Trump, Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, Gary Wilson, Ali Carter, Barry Hawkins, Mark Allen, Kyren Wilson, Luca Brecel, and Chris Wakelin. The final will be played over a best-of-19 frames format, while the rest will be best-of-11 frames. Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Masters at the last minute, with Neil Robertson stepping in as a substitute to face Higgins in the opening match. Neil Robertson, ranked 20th, is an outstanding player from the 80s generation, having won 24 ranking titles and is the only non-British Isles player to complete the Grand Slam. His most recent victory was in the English Open this season against Wu Yize. Higgins, ranked 14th in the world, has won a total of 31 ranking titles in his career, achieving the double circle Grand Slam feat. The two have faced each other 31 times before, with Neil Robertson winning 16 and Higgins 15, making it…

The Snooker Masters tournament begins today at 9 PM Beijing time. As the competition features only the top sixteen seeded players in the world rankings, it is considered a high-quality event and is ranked alongside the World Championship and UK Championship as one of the three major professional snooker tournaments. Ding Junhui will face Mark Williams again The Masters offers substantial prize money, with participants being the top sixteen players in the world rankings after the 2024 UK Championship. This year's Masters sees three Chinese players participating: Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda. Due to the withdrawal of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson, who was ranked 17th at the end of last year's UK Championship, has been lucky enough to be selected as a substitute. However, China's Xiao Guodong, who was ranked 18th at the time, did not qualify for the competition. The opening match of this year's Masters will see Neil Robertson, replacing O'Sullivan, face Higgins. Although Robertson has fallen out of the top sixteen, the Wizard is advanced in years and lacking in energy, so whether he can defeat Robertson remains uncertain. The second match will take place at 3 AM Beijing time on the 13th, with the opponents being Magician Murphy and taxi driver Gary Wilson. Ding Junhui Chinese player Ding Junhui's first match will begin at 9 PM on the 13th, against the left-handed Mark Williams. This will be a rematch between Ding Junhui and Uncle Ma, following the Lhasa Tianren Cup Challenge a few days ago. Ding Junhui recently defeated Ma Wei 5-3 in the…

Translation of the article content: The Snooker Masters, along with the World Championship and the UK Championship, form the top three events in the snooker calendar. This tournament is exclusive to the world's top 16 ranked players, making it one of the most-watched sporting events globally. Over the years, the Masters has been held at the Wembley Conference Centre in the UK, and since 2012, it has been hosted at Alexandra Palace, which has now become its permanent venue. In recent years, to promote the sport of snooker, broadcasters such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Eurosport, CCTV5, and various other global networks have been broadcasting the Snooker Masters to a wide audience around the world. Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2024 Masters title, defeating Ali Carter 10-7 in the final. According to the latest official announcement from the World Snooker Tour, defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the 2025 Snooker Masters. In Sunday night's opening match, Neil Robertson will step in to face John Higgins. For the 2025 season, fans will have more options to watch the Snooker Masters, with live broadcasts available on multiple video platforms including CCTV Video, CCTV Sports Channel, CCTV Sports APP, Huya, Douyin, and Migu Video. The prize distribution for the 2025 Snooker Masters is as follows: Champion: £350,000 Runner-up: £140,000 Semi-finalists: £75,000 Quarter-finalists: £40,000 Round of 16: £25,000 Highest Break Prize: £15,000 Total Prize Money: £1,015,000 Here is the schedule for the first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters: 【Last 16 Round, Best of 11 Frames】 January 12 (Sunday) 21:00 Neil Robertson vs…

Recently, British media "Metro" published an article by Hendry, in which Hendry talked about the current conservative and passive playing style of snooker players. This article is a brief translation as follows. Stephen Hendry cannot understand the passive playing style of some top snooker players. He said, "Maybe I'm an old-fashioned person, but I always thought snooker was about scoring goals." Seven-time world champion Hendry is known for his all-out attack, which brought him great success in the 1990s, which was also the period of domination for the Scots. Hendry speaks frankly and lacks enthusiasm for safety play. Hendry believes that in modern snooker competitions, top players choose to give up attacking too much. Even Judd Trump, who won the UK Championship this season, has been questioned by Hendry. Hendry said, "At the UK Championship, even Trump is now playing no-risk snooker. If there is no certainty of scoring, I would still choose to attack, but now they will give up. I can't believe that the playing style of some top players has become so passive." Hendry is also annoyed by the long time some players take to hit the ball. Hendry thinks that Neil Robertson and Mark Allen are playing too slowly, Their game rhythm also hinders themselves. Neil Robertson now takes an average of 28-29 seconds to hit the ball when playing zero-risk snooker, while his best time is 22-23 seconds. Hendry said, "Sometimes a shot that doesn't even need to be thought about, Robertson still circles around the table, sees all the situations, and then hits the…

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,…