"Ding Junhui Refuses to Be Upset, Advances to the Round of 16, Scottish Open Produces Two Seats in the Round of 16, Zhang Anda Loses 2:4" Hey, fellow buddies, today we've got to talk about a thrilling snooker battle that's got everyone buzzing! In this chilly winter, the Scottish Open has brought quite a surprise to us couch potatoes. The competition is heating up as we approach the intense 32 to 16 matches, with one spectacular game after another leaving spectators spellbound. Especially Ding Junhui's match, it's just "burning" with excitement! Talking about Ding Junhui, he's truly a "treasure boy." He gave everyone a big "wow" right at the start - a 98-point shot that exploded the whole venue, making the audience so fired up that they couldn't help but shout "Ding Shen is mighty!" But who would have thought that, just like our lives, the game is always full of variables. After leading by one frame, Ding Junhui unexpectedly lost two frames in a row, causing everyone's hearts to clench, feeling so anxious that they wished they could step up and take a couple of shots themselves! But who is Ding Junhui? He's the "big boss" of Chinese snooker, how could he be defeated by such a minor setback? There he was, steadying his spirit, taking a deep breath, as if saying, "Hmph, is this all there is?" Then he began his desperate counterattack. First, a 69-point shot to secure a frame, then in the ensuing color struggle, with outstanding performance and stable mentality, he clinched victory, ultimately reversing…

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,…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the final of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded successfully. In the championship match, "The Magician" Shaun Murphy defeated the world's second-ranked "Jester" Kyren Wilson 10-7. On the prize money list for the event, Ding Junhui earned £40,000, Murphy earned £350,000, and O'Sullivan, who withdrew from the competition, "gave away" £25,000. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. This year's Masters has a prize structure as follows: £350,000 for the champion, £140,000 for the runner-up, £75,000 for the top four, £40,000 for the top eight, £25,000 for participation, and £15,000 for the highest single shot. In this competition, there were three Chinese players participating: Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui. Among the world-renowned players, the "Three Musketeers of '75," defending champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the competition temporarily, while the other two, Higgins and Williams, participated. Among the "Five Tigers of '80," "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson was originally not participating, but O'Sullivan's withdrawal allowed him to replace him in the competition. In a certain sense, O'Sullivan at least gave Robertson £25,000 (about RMB 230,000). In such circumstances, all five tigers participated. Outside of the Five Tigers, "Little Cannon" Mark Allen also made a strong appearance. Among the "Three Musketeers of '75," due to O'Sullivan's withdrawal, they lacked competitiveness, and Higgins and Williams were eliminated in the first round. Among them, three-time World Champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams was reversed by Ding Junhui with a score of 5-6. Unfortunately, Ding Junhui was eliminated by…

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…

The Snooker Masters Tournament Concludes in Thrilling Fashion Hello, fellow snooker enthusiasts! On January 20, 2025, the Snooker Masters Tournament concluded in spectacular fashion. In this intense competition, Shaun Murphy, like a magician, defeated the newly crowned World Champion, Kyren Wilson, 10-7, securing his second Masters title. Can you imagine? This championship didn't come without its rewards, as he pocketed a hefty £350,000. Moreover, Murphy achieved a remarkable 147 maximum break during the event, his ninth in his career, earning him an additional £15,000 for the highest single-frame score. Adding it all up, Murphy's total prize money for the season, from both ranking and invitational events, reached £699,400, approximately 6.24 million yuan. This outstanding achievement propelled him three spots up to second place. I believe Murphy's performance is truly remarkable; he's the type of player who saves his best for when it matters most, always ready to explode onto the scene. Looking at Kyren Wilson, the new World Champion, who became the runner-up in this Masters. However, the runner-up position still comes with a £140,000 prize, a substantial sum for most players. This brought his total prize money for the season to £637,400, but due to not winning the title, he dropped one spot to third place. It's a pity, considering everyone had high hopes for him after his World Championship victory. Perhaps facing a strong opponent like Murphy in the Masters put some pressure on him. Ding Junhui also delivered a pleasant surprise. He rose one spot in the rankings to sixth place in this Masters. Although he was…

In the final of the Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy defeated Kyren Wilson with a score of 10:7, winning the championship again after 2015. The 42-year-old Murphy had not won a major championship for ten years. After winning the championship, he expressed that although he might have appeared confident to the outside world, his confidence had actually collapsed. What changed him was former world champion Peter Ebdon. After defeating Mark Allen in the quarter-finals and advancing, Murphy faced Wilson, the reigning World Championship winner, in the final. Wilson had just defeated Trump, who set the record for the highest single-season prize money, and was in excellent form. However, Murphy performed outstandingly, leading 6:2 in the first section and entering the backstage to rest. Later, Wilson once chased to 8:7, but Murphy withstood the pressure and took two consecutive games, finally winning the championship with a score of 10:7. Amidst the flying snowflakes, the 42-year-old Murphy joyfully held up the trophy. He had previously won the Triple Crown (Masters, World Championship, and UK Championship) once each, but the last time was in 2015 when he won the Masters title, exactly ten years ago. In the post-match interview, Murphy described his feelings as "unbelievable" and "shocked": "Honestly, after losing to Selby in the 2021 World Championship final, I thought the days of competing for championships in these events were gone. However, after working with Peter Ebdon, he helped me regain my confidence and reminded me that I was once good at this sport. There's still a bit of life in the old dog…

In the final day of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy faced off against Kyren Wilson in a highly anticipated English derby. This match was not only a contest between the two players but also an important moment in their careers. Prior to this, Murphy had won his first Masters title on the same day ten years ago, and now he once again lifted the trophy in this significant event. After intense competition, Murphy defeated Wilson with a score of 10-7, becoming the new Masters champion. Throughout the game, Murphy displayed exceptional form, achieving eight breaks over 50 points, including three century breaks, with the highest single break reaching 134 points. Although Wilson also performed well with six breaks over 50 points, he ultimately could not prevent Murphy's victory. After this match, Murphy added another title to his career, and he also took home a championship prize of £350,000. Combined with the £15,000 he earned for his maximum break of 147 in the semi-finals, his total prize money reached £365,000, equivalent to approximately RMB 3.52 million. It is worth noting that this match marked Murphy's third appearance in the Masters final. He had already achieved the Grand Slam feat when he first won the trophy in 2015. This latest victory brought him level with several legendary players, including Ding Junhui, in terms of the number of titles won in the "three major events," ranking him tied for 11th place. Before this, Murphy had already shown outstanding performance in various events such as the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Masters, accumulating valuable…

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…

On January 20, 2025, the Snooker Masters concluded with Shaun Murphy defeating Kyren Wilson 10-7. This victory marked Murphy's second Masters title and his fourth major championship win, making it the first championship of the year in snooker. Including the prize for the highest single shot, Murphy took home a total of £365,000. Shaun Murphy was born in 1982 and currently ranks 7th in the world. He has won 12 ranking tournaments and each of the three major events once. As one of the few Grand Slam players in snooker, Murphy is known as one of the "Big Five of the 80s," alongside Trump, Selby, Robertson, and Ding Junhui. Despite having the fewest number of championships, he holds a world championship title. Prior to his match against Mark Allen, Murphy achieved his career's ninth maximum break of 147 points. Kyren Wilson, born in 1991 and ranked 2nd in the world, is considered the top player among those born in the 90s. He has won eight ranking tournaments, significantly more than his peers. As the reigning World Championship winner from last year, Wilson is at the peak of his career, with an undeniable competitive level. He has repeatedly defeated the world number one to claim titles, leaving a deep impression on fans after previously defeating Trump. The match began with Murphy taking the lead by scoring a single shot of 94 points in the first round. In the second round, Murphy made several attempts and completed a super score of 78-4. In the third round, Wilson responded with a single shot…

On the evening of January 18th, it was thrilling! In the semi-finals of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Murphy faced Allen, two post-80s masters facing off, making people shout with excitement! At the beginning of the match, Allen came straight with a 2:0 lead over Murphy, which made people couldn't help but hold their breath for Murphy. But don't forget, Murphy is not to be underestimated! This time he was in such good form that he won two consecutive games and tied the score! Guess what? After the break, Murphy won another game and took the lead directly! 3:2, the situation turned around all at once! You think the game is so exciting, do you think that's the end of it? The next thing is even more exciting! In the sixth round, Murphy directly hit a big move - a perfect 147 break! The whole audience was boiling! This is his ninth 147 in his career, and the second this year! This feeling, it's just too hot! And that's not all, even more impressive is that this is the eighth 147 of the season, the 210th in history! These numbers are enough to make people gasp! At the scene of the competition, Murphy excitedly clenched his fists to celebrate, and Allen also smiled and clapped for him, this picture is too warm! This is not only Murphy's victory, but also a visual feast! Speaking of these two, they are well-known figures in the snooker circle! Murphy, the No. 8 seed, has been on a strong run, eliminating Wilson and Robertson! Allen…