The Snooker Masters concluded its fifth day of competition, and upon waking up, the "Five Tigers" from the 80s have become "Three Tigers"! Murphy narrowly missed making the first maximum break of 147 in this event, while Robertson and Selby were eliminated. Tonight, two more tigers will engage in an internal battle, and Ding Junhui faces a life-or-death match, challenging world number one Trump to reach the quarter-finals. In this Masters tournament, the "Five Tigers" from the 80s performed outstandingly, all breaking through the first round to meet in the top 8. After finishing two quarter-final matches, the five tigers became three, with two becoming runners-up. This season, Selby, who topped the England Open to unlock his 23rd ranking title and started the new year by directly qualifying for the winners' group of the Champions League, was beaten by Mark Allen's grinding skills and had no temper, scoring two breaks over 80 but ultimately losing 2-6 after being tied at 1-1. Murphy's battle with Robertson also showed a one-sided dominance. The Magician completed a century break and four breaks over 60 throughout the match, overwhelming the Australian Cannon with a 6-2 victory. In the eighth frame, he made a full effort to achieve a 147 but failed, finishing with 15 reds and blacks for a score of 120 before missing during the clearance stage. Currently, the highest score in this event is still Zhang Anda's 141 points. At 21:00 tonight, Ding Junhui faces a life-or-death battle against Trump for a spot in the quarter-finals. In their past 20 encounters, Ding…

On January 16, 2025, according to sports journalist Abby, on Tuesday, in the first round of the Masters, Xiao Te easily defeated Barry Hawkins 6-1, in excellent form, and this two-time champion sent a message to his opponents. After defeating Hawkins 6-1 in the Masters, Trump said he "likes winning too many games and doesn't want to miss too many games." On Tuesday, Xiao Te was in great form, leading Hawkins 5-0. He defeated Hawkins in the final of the UK Championship last December. The 35-year-old contributed breaks of 56, 59, and 60 to establish his lead and sealed the victory with a century break of 112 after his opponent scored 70 points. On Friday, Xiao Te will face Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals, and he is making great strides without any signs of slowing down. After the match, he joined the commentary team consisting of BBC host Hazel Irvine, snooker legends Parrott and Murphy, greeted them, and chatted about the round. Murphy asked Xiao Te how he prepared for the Masters during the holiday period, and Xiao Te admitted that after winning the UK Championship title, he couldn't stay away from the table for too long. He said: "I have four or five exhibition matches, and I did take four or five days off during the New Year. But after that, I held exhibition matches in China where I participated, then I went to Dubai, and practiced for four or five days on my way back. So, I always stay connected (continuous practice), even though I only allowed myself…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the seventh match of the first round of the World Snooker Masters just concluded. Chinese star Zhang Anda completed the fifth encounter in their professional careers against newly crowned world champion Kyren Wilson. In this game, both players played well. After ten rounds of competition, Zhang Anda lost 4-6 to Wilson despite making single-rod scores of 141, 85, 65, and 83, missing out on the quarter-finals. It is worth noting that the single-rod score of 141 is also the highest single-rod score since the start of this Masters tournament. After this game, Zhang Anda suffered two consecutive defeats against Wilson. Zhang Anda won a single shot to tie Wilson 1-1 In the first game, Wilson made a mistake in defense first, followed by Zhang Anda potting the red ball to get 44 points and then making a mistake. Then Wilson made another mistake, Zhang Anda got 7 points and made a mistake when attacking the black ball. Wilson potted the red ball to get 46 points and then made a mistake. Zhang Anda took over and got another 8 points before missing the green ball. Wilson potted the green ball and eventually reversed the game with a score of 71:59 to take a 1-0 lead over Zhang Anda. In the second game, Wilson did not make any obvious mistakes, but Zhang Anda still aggressively potted the red ball to get an opportunity. In the end, Zhang Anda won the game with a single-rod score of 85 and tied Wilson 1-1, bringing both sides back…

When it comes to Trump's remarks, it inevitably reminds people of the old saying: "The price of success is loneliness." With 30 ranking tournament championships and the miracle of six titles in a single season, such dazzling achievements have only brought a sigh. This "golden boy" in the snooker world actually claims to be severely underestimated, which is really sighing. Let's take an analogy. Trump is like a singer in the fan circle whose strength and popularity are not proportional. First-class technology, outstanding works, but just a little short of "heat". At the age of 35, he has stood at the pinnacle of snooker, but in his view, he seems to have become an "invisible champion". Taste Trump's remarks carefully, and between the lines reveals a strong sense of helplessness and grievance. The myth of six titles in a single season has been forgotten, the seven consecutive victories against Wilson have been ignored, and even those high-quality achievements seem to have been covered with a layer of dust. This makes people can't help asking: Is it that the snooker world is too "forgetful", or is Trump too "sensitive"? Interestingly, while Trump complains about being underestimated, he is also setting new goals for himself - to win the super grand slam. Where is this person who is underestimated? It is clearly a master of "pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger". Just like the boss of the restaurant who keeps talking about "bad business" every day, he turns around and opens a chain store. However, to put it another…

Oh, family members, our pillar of Chinese snooker, Ding Junhui, has been in a real state of urgency recently! In the 2024 Macau exhibition match, he met his old opponent Trump again, and the result was a crushing defeat of 1-5! This loss is so clean and neat that it makes me shake my head. Trump, that guy, is now the world's number one, with a fiery state like a rocket, and he gave Ding Junhui a blow as soon as he came up. In the first game, he directly hit 85 points, as relaxed as walking in his own backyard. Ding Junhui couldn't keep up with the rhythm at all, and could only stare blankly. In the second game, Trump continued to exert force, scoring 77 points and winning again! This cue technique is as precise as if he had turned on the aiming mirror, making people dizzy. Ding Junhui still had no power to fight back, feeling like he had fallen into a spider web, the more he struggled, the more powerless he became. In the third game, Trump made another move, scoring 50 points for three consecutive victories! The rhythm of this game was completely controlled by him, and Ding Junhui didn't even have the chance to catch his breath. Honestly, watching Ding Junhui's state really makes people worried. By the fourth game, it got even more exciting! Trump almost scored 147 points, just a little bit short! If it had succeeded, it would have been recorded in history! Although it didn't happen, this momentum and strength,…

Currently, one of the three major snooker events that has captured the attention of snooker enthusiasts worldwide is the Masters, which is in full swing. As the standard-bearer of Chinese snooker, Ding Junhui is also participating in this prestigious tournament, which only features the top sixteen players in the world rankings. In a recent high-profile match, Ding Junhui defeated the renowned Mark Williams with great strength, advancing to the quarter-finals. After overcoming such a formidable opponent, Ding Junhui also displayed his strong self-confidence: "I love the Masters, and as long as I am given an opportunity, I can seize it." In China, when it comes to snooker, despite the emergence of many young talents in recent years who have performed well, the first person that comes to mind for everyone is still Ding Junhui, even though he has been in poor form in recent seasons, experiencing a prolonged championship drought. It is precisely because of this that Ding Junhui, whose state is gradually recovering, has given fans more expectations. Among the ongoing three major events, the Masters, with its gathering of top players, did not disappoint the fans who like and support Ding Junhui in his first-round appearance. Ding Junhui's first-round opponent was the veteran Mark Williams, who, although older, still possesses top-level skills as a world-class player. Such a matchup undoubtedly presented a tough challenge. Indeed, from the start of the match, both sides quickly entered a fighting state, with each winning a game in the first two rounds, resulting in a 1:1 draw. In the third round, Ding…

According to the latest news from the British Metro on January 15, 2025, world number one Judd Trump has expressed in an interview that he feels his remarkable achievements in snooker have not received the recognition and respect they deserve, and that he is now less valued than ever before. At the age of 35, Trump has won 30 ranking titles, with only three players - O'Sullivan, Hendry, and Higgins - having better records than him. Despite receiving high praise, Trump does not believe he has been given the credit he deserves. He also thinks that his record of six titles in a single season is a difficult feat to surpass, yet people seem to have forgotten this accomplishment. Trump believes his achievements are clearly undervalued, despite many snooker legends giving him high evaluations. When asked if he feels underrated, Trump said, "I feel more underrated now than ever before. At my age, I've won many championships and achieved a lot on the tour. The achievement of winning six ranking titles in a single season seems to have been somewhat forgotten." "I think it's a very difficult record to break. I've won four, five, or six titles in a single season in a row. I'm very proud of what I've achieved. I don't need others to tell me how great it is, but I want people to recognize that it's good." "This may be something that happens after you retire. It seems to be the same in every sport; until your career ends, you won't receive appreciation, or people won't…

On January 14, 2025, four of the top eight players have emerged in the Snooker Masters, coincidentally being four of the "Five Tigers" from the 80s: Robertson, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, and Selby have advanced in order, with only Trump remaining. Selby won a big victory 6-1, eliminating last year's runner-up Carter. Born in 1983, Selby is the first person to win major tournaments among those born in the 80s, ranked 5th in the world, with a career record of 23 ranking tournament titles, including a total of 9 major tournament championships (World Championship 4 times, UK Championship 2 times, Masters 3 times). His last championship was at last year's British Open. Selby's playing style requires high personal concentration, and his results are not very stable due to aging, with average overall performance during this period. Carter, born in 1979, is ranked 11th in the world, with six ranking tournament victories in his career, many runners-up in the three major events. What stands out in the memory of fans is that Carter lost 7-10 to O'Sullivan in last year's Masters, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. Now, in the first round against Selby, although both are top players, there is a significant gap in personal achievements, and Carter was not favored by everyone for this match. After the start of the game, Selby made a single shot of 62 points in the first game, taking the lead with a score of 95-24. In the second game, both sides made mistakes, but Selby seized the opportunity to narrowly win 63-59. In the…

Zhao Xintong Wins 8 Consecutive Victories and Sets a Magical Record with a Perfect 147 January 14th News: The 2025 Snooker European Q-Tour6 has come to a successful conclusion. Zhao Xintong, the champion of the UK Championship, has created a magical record by winning the title with a 4-1 comeback victory over Haidari Nezad. This championship marks Zhao's fourth consecutive title in the European Q-Tour events, an achievement that no one has ever accomplished before. As the first post-90s player to win one of the three major snooker events, the UK Championship, Zhao Xintong is extremely talented and favored by "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, who believes he is the most promising young player to win the World Championship. However, due to well-known reasons, Zhao Xintong was away from the court for a long time. Last September, Zhao officially returned to the court, and his first event was Q-Tour2, where he advanced to the main draw. He then went on to win the championship and scored a perfect 147 in a single stroke. After that, he continued to win two more championships. With his outstanding performance in the European Q-Tour events, Zhao Xintong earned the opportunity to participate in the UK Championship qualifying matches and advanced to the main draw with four consecutive victories, once again demonstrating his strength. In Q-Tour6, Zhao Xintong won his first match 3-0 against Edwin, followed by six consecutive victories to reach the final. The final of the 2024/2025 season European Q Tour6 began at 2 am on January 13th, with Zhao Xintong…

Zhao Xintong Wins Q-Tour 6 Championship with a 4-1 Comeback January 13th, 2025, Beijing Time - The sixth leg of the 2025 Snooker European Q-Tour continues. Zhao Xintong, the champion of the UK Championship, performed brilliantly, defeating Nejad 4-1 in the final to claim the title. In this match, Zhao Xintong continued to play from the qualifying rounds, where he easily defeated Edwin 3-0 in the first round. This season, the overall performance of the Chinese snooker team has been outstanding, with Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan winning consecutive titles at the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open. Zhao Xintong, who recently returned from the UK Championship and German Masters, also performed exceptionally well, dominating the WPBSA low-level tour Q Tour and winning consecutive titles. Zhao Xintong officially returned in September 2024, first participating in the second leg of Q-Tour. After four rounds of qualifying victories, he advanced to the main event but was eliminated in the first round. In the following third leg of Q-Tour, Zhao Xintong entered an invincible mode, winning the championship and scoring a perfect 147 in the game. After winning the third leg of Q-Tour, Zhao Xintong continued his winning streak, claiming two more titles at the fourth and fifth legs. At the sixth leg of Q-Tour, Zhao Xintong started again from the qualifying rounds, facing Edwin in the first round. In this match, Zhao Xintong continued his fiery form from the start, launching a strong offensive that made it difficult for his opponent to resist. He scored 61 points in a…