"Snooker UK Championship Report: Chinese 17-year-old rookie is shut out, eliminated due to too many mistakes" Hey, fellow fans, today we have to talk about a game that's really caught everyone off guard - it's the highlight of the Snooker UK Championship qualifiers! The UK Championship arena is filled with tension as top players from all over compete in thrilling matches. Our young Chinese players are not to be underestimated; they performed exceptionally well in the first round, with six advancing and one eliminated - what a glorious start! However, things got interesting in the second round. The first three Chinese players to take the stage had mixed results, including our "prodigy" - Gong Chenzhi. This young man made a name for himself at the Xi'an tournament, reaching the fourth round and stunning the snooker world both in China and internationally! With his consistent performance later on, Gong Chenzhi's world ranking soared to 84th - quite an achievement! But who would have thought that in the second round, Gong Chenzhi would suffer a major setback! Facing Burns, an English player ranked around 100th, this should have been an evenly matched contest, but Gong Chenzhi was shut out 0:6 and eliminated! That score is just glaring! We fans watched in disbelief, feeling a mix of emotions! Speaking of Burns, he's truly an "unknown soldier," with average results in various tournaments, nothing remarkable. More importantly, since 2019, Burns has faced Chinese players multiple times, only managing one victory against Hong Kong's Marco Fu, struggling to win against mainland Chinese players! Yet this…

That match was originally thought to be one that Ding Junhui could easily win, after all, he had performed exceptionally well in previous matches and was in excellent form. However, the final result shocked everyone as Ding Junhui lost 3-4 to Brecel and failed to reach the semi-finals. The development of events was very dramatic. Ding Junhui started the match smoothly, firmly controlling the situation with a 3-1 lead. Just as he was preparing to steadily advance towards victory, a fatal mistake occurred in the fifth round. This mistake allowed Brecel to seize the opportunity, quickly turn the tide, and win three consecutive games, ultimately reversing the match. Such a result undoubtedly made Ding Junhui extremely disappointed because he not only missed the opportunity to enter the semi-finals but also ended his eight-match winning streak against Brecel, truly breaking a record—though this is a record no one wants to break. But before the shadow of the match defeat had dissipated, Ding Junhui directly vented his anger on the event organizers. After the match, Ding Junhui did not hold back and openly criticized the organizers of the Scottish Open through social media. He bluntly stated that the quality of the tables used in the competition was worrying, even describing them as nothing more than a pile of amateur tables. He mentioned that the elasticity of the tables, especially at the cushions, made him very dissatisfied, like springs, such abnormal rebounds completely affected the normal progress of the game. Ding Junhui angrily questioned: You say this is a professional event, how can…

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…

Ding Junhui's defeat at the hands of Brecel was like a bucket of cold water on a winter day, making me shiver involuntarily. Back in college, I was a die-hard fan of Ding Junhui, skipping classes to watch his matches with an enthusiasm that still seems incredible to me now. At that time, Ding Junhui was synonymous with Chinese snooker. If anyone dared to say anything bad about him, I would definitely get into an argument. But now, as time passes and heroes grow old, this feeling is somewhat akin to watching cherished old photos turn yellow, leaving a mixed taste in my heart. This loss at the Scottish Open was indeed unexpected. Brecel had hardly ever won against Ding Junhui before, but this time he staged an astonishing comeback. Leading 3:1, the situation turned around, and the taste must have been bitterer than a cup of bitter coffee. Even more surprising was Ding Junhui's reaction after the match. Two Weibo posts directly targeted the organizers, with intense language and even swear words. This is unlike his usual style. You see, Ding Junhui always gives the impression of being calm and reserved. This time, his outburst must have been caused by something. The reports say that Ding Junhui believes there was a problem with the table, which affected his performance. As an outsider, I know nothing about the professional knowledge of snooker tables. But imagine if a painter used a rough canvas or a chef used a blunt knife like a saw, could their work be good? The same principle…

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…

In the quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters, Ding Junhui was reversed by Trump with a score of 6-3 after leading 3-1. Ding Junhui has not won against Trump in nearly 10 years, and his mistakes were as fierce as a tiger, causing Trump to exclaim unbelievably. Apart from the rack error, Ding Junhui did not make any other mistakes, but he was helpless because the opponent's play was too outrageous and unreasonable. Any player would lose in such a situation. For example, Ding Junhui's defensive shot at the bottom, where he placed a high-difficulty top pocket ball that most players would not attempt, but it went straight into the pocket, leaving no room for argument. Trump played exceptionally well. In the post-match interview, Trump also exclaimed unbelievably, saying that he calmed down when trailing 1-3 and maintained a belief that was close to his peak in such a level of competition. Why is Ding Junhui's mentality so unstable? He cannot concentrate for long periods, why can't he concentrate for long periods? Poor physical fitness always makes him sleepy, why doesn't he exercise and train regularly? No one manages him, and he cannot be self-disciplined. Snooker is essentially a sport, but many Chinese players treat it as a game, thinking that they can dominate the world with just their skills. Alan lost weight through hard training, becoming both offensive and defensive, improving his results quickly and steadily, and the World Championship title will surely come. Ding Junhui relies on his past achievements and is confident to the point of arrogance, lacking…

On January 19, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued with its matches, and the first finalist was born. World champion Shaun Murphy achieved another feat by defeating the renowned player from the 80s, Mark Allen, with a score of 6-3. In the sixth game, he even scored an impressive 147 points, securing his place in the final against the winner of the match between Trump and Wilson. Shaun Murphy, ranked 7th in the world, is one of the few players in snooker to have won the Grand Slam. Born in 1983, he has won the ranking tournament 12 times, including one each at the World Championship, Masters, and UK Championship. He is also a member of the "Five Tigers of the 80s." Although Murphy's performance has been relatively stable recently, frequently reaching the semi-finals, it has been quite some time since his last championship victory. In the previous match, he defeated Neil Robertson. His opponent, Mark Allen, ranked 4th, is a powerful player born in 1986. Many fans refer to him as the "Sixth Tiger of the 80s," and his recent achievements certainly live up to this title. With 11 ranking tournament victories, as well as titles at the UK Championship and Masters, most players find it hard to catch up with him. Earlier, he easily defeated three-time Masters champion Mark Selby. The match began with Mark Allen taking the lead in the first game after Shaun Murphy failed to make a shot, winning 70-0. In the second game, both players made mistakes, but Mark Allen won again with a score…

On January 17th, Beijing time, the Snooker Masters welcomed a match that fans were most concerned about, Ding Junhui versus Trump. In the first game, Trump scored 6 points and then stopped. Ding Junhui won with a single stroke of 70 points. In the second game, Trump missed a long shot and leaked the ball. Ding Junhui took over, although the black and pink balls were not in position and the situation was chaotic, every shot seemed to be about to break, but Ding Junhui relied on precise positioning and good accuracy to achieve a single stroke of 74 points to complete the super score. This victory is called an art. In the third game, Trump finally made a big-angle red ball and took over with a single stroke of 75 points to win back a game. In the fourth game, he took the lead again, but after 49 points, the red ball position was not good, and he冒险强拼红球不进。丁俊晖接管台面，依靠丝滑的走位，边打边带，一红一彩之间尽显大师风范。单杆65分逆转获胜，这局逆转如教科书般完美！3：1领先结束上半场。 In the fifth game, Ding Junhui made a defensive mistake, and Trump hit a large-angle red ball and selected a table color ball. He then successively hit several high-difficult long shots, forcing the opening of the situation. These shots were too perverted, showing the absurdity to the fullest. Finally, he won with a single stroke of 98 points, and the score came to 2:3. In the sixth game, Trump interrupted after 6 points. Then Ding Junhui got the opportunity through a high-quality defense, but there was a problem with the choice after 35 points. He gave up the red ball on…

On the night of January 17th, Beijing time, the third quarter-final match of the 2025 Snooker Masters concluded. Although Ding Junhui took a 3-1 lead in the first half, World No. 1 Judd Trump exploded in the second half, unleashing a streak of five consecutive victories from just after 10:30 pm to before midnight, less than an hour and a half later. Ding Junhui was overwhelmed, ultimately losing 3-6 and exiting the competition in the quarter-finals. Entering 2025, Ding Junhui has faced Trump twice, both in exhibition matches. He won both matches in the Hangzhou Invitational and Lhasa Challenge, each with a total score of 5-4, including a remarkable comeback in the Hangzhou Invitational where he turned the tables after Trump made a maximum break of 147 and led 4-1, securing match point. These two victories have filled Chinese fans with high hopes for Ding Junhui, hoping he could defeat Trump again at one of the three major snooker events, the Masters, achieving a triple kill against the world's top player. In the first half, Ding Junhui played exceptionally well, taking the lead by scoring 70 points in the opening game, followed by another victory with 74 points in the second game's complex situation. Trump responded with 75 points in the third game to win one back. Ding Junhui then scored 72 points in the fourth game to complete a single-game reversal, leading Trump 3-1 into the intermission. In the first four games, Ding Junhui seized opportunities, demonstrating his strong ability to seize the initiative, scoring three times over 70…