The World Open qualifying rounds have officially begun in the UK. The main event will be held from February 24 to March 2, 2025, in Yushan County, Jiangxi Province, China. A total of 25 Chinese players are participating in this tournament, with 20 of them competing in the qualifying rounds. The remaining five players' qualifying matches will be postponed until next year's main event period. These five players are Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Xu Si, Jiang Jun, and Xing Zihao. On the first day of the competition, six Chinese players took part, achieving a record of three wins and three losses. Below is a detailed report of the matches. At 18:00 yesterday, five Chinese players took the stage. Last season's World Championship semi-finalist, German Masters runner-up, and this year's Wuhan Open runner-up, Sijiahui, faced off against Zach Shuerti, ranked 89th in the world. Although Sijiahui had an advantage in terms of strength, he was in poor form during the match. He was outplayed by Shuerti, who made three breaks over 60, leading to a 4-0 match point. In the fifth frame, Sijiahui had already completed his scoring, with only pink and black balls left on the table, but he was defeated after his opponent made a snooker that earned him a penalty point, resulting in a 0-5 shutout elimination. Sijiahui has been in a slump recently, with dismal results. There is a break before the upcoming Masters, and it is hoped that he can make some adjustments during this period. World number 28, Wu Yize, faced McQuigan, ranked 105th, and…

In the main event of the Snooker English Championship, 8 Chinese snooker players made it into the top 32, led by Ding Junhui (world No. 8), along with Xiao Guodong, Zhao Xintong, Si Jiahui, Wu Yize, He Guoqiang, Zhang Anda, and Zeng Peifan. Ding Junhui's first-round opponent is English player Michaelis. Although Ding has mostly won against him in their past matches, he has also mentioned that his performance in major tournaments often ends in early elimination, rarely advancing to the quarterfinals or semifinals. Is Ding Junhui losing his ambition to win the English Championship? In fact, Ding is very clear about his playing state. When he's at his best, he can defeat anyone. However, when he's not emotionally engaged, his shot accuracy suffers, especially on long-distance shots, where he may not be able to guarantee a successful shot, potentially giving his opponent an opportunity. Ding has fallen from being a top shot-maker to one whose form is inconsistent. It's been nearly 1798 days without a championship title! During these 1798 days, Ding has struggled immensely, even considering retirement. However, for the sake of providing a better life for his family and children, he continues to train and participate in snooker competitions around the world. At the International Championship held in Nanjing, Ding seized the opportunity and overcame challenge after challenge, truly achieving the last place. Ding lifted the long-awaited championship trophy! At that moment, his wife wept, and Ding also covered his face in tears! Ding's opponent in the first round of the English Championship is no pushover. Even…

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…

In the small green world of snooker, every shot is a profound contest of wisdom and skill, and each match carries the passionate dreams and pursuit of glory for the players. On January 7, 2025, the second group event of the Snooker Champion League unfolded, instantly becoming the focus of snooker enthusiasts around the globe, especially the journey of Chinese players on the court, tightly gripping the hearts of thousands of fans. Inside the competition venue, the lights are like a gentle and bright veil, evenly falling on the neatly arranged snooker tables. The emerald green baize is like a tranquil dreamy lake, waiting for the players to stir up ripples with their cues. The audience, filled with expectations, file in one after another, find their seats, and then quietly immerse themselves in the tense and exciting atmosphere before the game, as if they can hear the crisp sound of billiard balls colliding in advance, slightly trembling in the air. The unique format of this invitational version of the Snooker Champion League is divided into 7 groups throughout the process, like 7 miniature battlefields. The first round-robin stage is the "points grab" for the players, with 3 points firmly in hand for each win, which is the key chip to stand firm within the group; once defeated, they can only return empty-handed, earning 0 points. After this fierce battle, the top four players in each group can knock on the door of the group elimination stage. The group champion also bears a special mission, to advance to the championship group…

Beijing time January 15th early morning, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the third day of the first round, Chinese star Si Jiahui faced "Little Cannon" Mark Allen. In the first five games, he made a century break (103 points) and a 50+ break (69 points), currently trailing his opponent 2-3. Earlier, Ding Junhui eliminated "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams with a score of 6-5. This season, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have successively won the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open titles. World No. 13 ranked Si Jiahui also reached the final of the Wuhan Open this season, and he defeated O'Sullivan 6-4 at the Saudi Masters. With this season's fiery form, Si Jiahui teamed up with Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda to participate in one of the three major snooker events, the Masters. Prior to this, Si Jiahui had just participated in the 2025 Invitational Champions League. He competed in the second group, along with "Captain" Aliester Carter, last year's World Championship runner-up Jack Jones, and single-limited-time match champion Chris Weikelin, among others. Despite losing 1-3 to "Captain" Carter in the first round of the group round-robin, Si Jiahui went on a strong run, winning five consecutive matches and ultimately finishing first in the group with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Carter finished second, Jones third, and Weikelin fourth. In the group semi-finals, Si Jiahui faced Weikelin, winning 3-1 and advancing to the group final with ease. In the other group semi-final, Jones defeated Carter 3-1 to also advance to the group…

On January 12th, the 2025 Snooker Masters will officially kick off in London, an event that has already generated great anticipation among fans even before its commencement. Leading the charge for China are three players - Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui - who will participate in this top-tier snooker extravaganza. The Masters is one of the three major events in the snooker world, ranking alongside the UK Championship and the World Championship, garnering significant attention with each edition. For Ding Junhui, the significance of this tournament is self-evident, as his name is closely intertwined with the history of snooker. This year's Masters lineup can be described as luxurious. In addition to reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and world champion Kyren Wilson, top-ranked players like Trump, Selby, Allen, and Murphy will also compete. While most fans' attention is focused on the clashes between these top players, Chinese fans are equally eager to see how Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui perform. Ding Junhui faces Williams in the first round, a match not to be missed. Williams, known as the "Golden Left Hand," has left an indelible mark on snooker history with his classic techniques and tactics. Despite some fluctuations in form in recent years, Ding Junhui still possesses the potential to defeat any opponent. He has proven his abilities multiple times in major tournaments such as the UK Championship and the World Championship. A strong performance in the Masters would not only acknowledge his past efforts but also significantly propel the future of Chinese snooker. In the same section…

China's Star Jiahui Wins Championship League with a 3-2 Thrilling Victory Over 7-Time Champion O'Sullivan Beijing time January 10th news, the 2025 New Year Snooker Invitational Championship League continues. In the second group competition, Chinese star Jiahui was in excellent form, winning the group championship with a record of 7 consecutive victories and advancing strongly to the winners' group. In the third group, three World Championship champions - O'Sullivan, Selby, and Wilson - are engaged in an extremely fierce battle.‌ This season, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have successively won the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open titles. World No. 13 ranked Jiahui also reached the final of the Wuhan Open, just one step away from leveling his first ranking event title. This season, he also defeated O'Sullivan 6-4 at the Saudi Masters.‌ Arriving at the 2025 Invitational Championship League, Jiahui competed in the second group. He lost 1-3 to "Captain" Ali Carter in the first round. In the subsequent group round-robin matches, he unleashed a wave of 5 consecutive victories to win the top spot in the group. Among them, in the last round of the group round-robin, his opponent was last year's World Championship runner-up Jack Jones.‌ In the first game of this group round-robin match between Jiahui and Jones, the opponent started with poor hand feel. After starting, he took the lead in scoring, but broke off after 1-0, and Jones failed to score. In the subsequent game, Jiahui took the lead again. This time, he found a fiery offensive feel and directly hit…

Too strong! 7 consecutive victories to win the championship, 3-2 killing, Si Jiahui reverses the World Championship runner-up by two chases and three Beijing time January 10 news, the 2025 New Year Snooker Invitational Champion League continues. In the second group match, Chinese star Si Jiahui performed outstandingly, defeating World Championship runner-up Jack Jones 3-2 in the final to win a wave of 7 consecutive victories and crowned the group champion at the same time. In this competition, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui did not sign up to participate, while "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan participated in it for rare occasions.‌ This season, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have successively won the National Championship, Wuhan Open Championship, and Scottish Open Championship. World No. 13 Si Jiahui also reached the final of the Wuhan Open.‌ Coming to the 2025 Invitational Champion League, Si Jiahui was divided into the second group. In the first round of the group round-robin, Si Jiahui started off with a disadvantage and lost 1-3 to "Captain" Carter. From the second round to the sixth round, he won five consecutive games and took the first place in the group. Among them, in the sixth round of the group round-robin, Si Jiahui faced last year's World Championship runner-up Jack Jones.‌ In this game between Si Jiahui and Jones, he quickly found a hot offensive feeling as soon as he came up, continuously blasting out single shots of 132 points and 133 points, quickly taking a 2-0 lead and winning two match points, with the scores of the first two…

The new year's bell has just rung, and the Chinese snooker team has ushered in their new round of challenges. At the performance match in Hangzhou, Ding Junhui's wonderful performance has attracted everyone's attention. This time, Ding Junhui faced not only a technical competition but also a psychological test. Although he fought hard with O'Sullivan in the first match, he was ultimately defeated by his opponent. But it seems that all this did not affect his state because the real test was still ahead. In the following grand finale, he met with Trump, ranked first in the world. At the beginning of this game, Ding Junhui unfortunately fell behind 1-4. Many people might think that Ding Junhui is likely to fail this time. Unexpectedly, Ding Junhui was like a cheater, suddenly recovering his energy, and every shot was precise and powerful. You can feel the firmness in his eyes, as if an angry beast preparing to counterattack. In just a few rounds, he completed an astonishing reversal, winning four consecutive games, and finally defeated Trump 5-4. What impressed people most was that at the critical moment of the game, Ding Junhui made a perfect shot of 147 points! This was undoubtedly a perfect ending, making all fans cheer. Next, Ding Junhui continued to show his super state in Lhasa. When facing the world champion Mark Williams, at the beginning of the game, Ding Junhui was suppressed to a disadvantage of 2-3, and the situation looked very dangerous. But Ding Junhui did not rush, but became more calm, stabilizing his rhythm…

**Beijing time December 31st news, the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational has come to an end. "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, is in excellent form, defeating Stuart Bingham, the world champion, 5-1 to win five consecutive victories. Earlier, Chinese star Si Jiahui lost 2-5 to his opponent in the challenge against O'Sullivan, having defeated "The Rocket" 6-4 this season. This season, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have won the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open titles in succession. Two players, Wu Yize and Si Jiahui, have reached the finals of the ranking events. Among them, Si Jiahui, ranked 13th in the world, made it to the Wuhan Open final. At the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational, Si Jiahui participated alongside Ding Junhui and Fu Jiajun. The world's number one "accuracy king" Judd Trump, "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, and other top players also took part in the competition. The first match of the Macao Snooker Invitational saw Ding Junhui face off against world number one Trump, who holds 30 ranking event titles and firmly occupies the top spot in the world rankings. Comparing the two in terms of ranking event titles, Trump already has twice as many as Ding. In this tournament, "Accuracy King" Judd Trump performed exceptionally well, scoring a century (136 points) and four 50+ breaks (50 points, 77 points, 85 points, 62 points) with a fantastic four consecutive wins, sweeping Ding Junhui 5-1 for a strong start and winning a prize of 50,000 pounds. In another match on the first day of the Macao…