In the early hours of January 18, 2025, according to Beijing time, the last quarterfinal match of this year's Snooker Masters has concluded. The match was a fierce competition between world number 2, Kyren Wilson, and world number 8, Brecel. After an intense battle, Kyren Wilson emerged victorious with a total score of 6-4, securing his place in the semi-finals. With this victory, the top four players for the Snooker Masters have been determined. The upcoming semi-final matchups are now clear, featuring world number 1, Judd Trump, against world number 2, Kyren Wilson, and another match between world number 4, Mark Allen, and world number 7, Shaun Murphy. The final quarterfinal match of the tournament saw the reigning world champion, Kyren Wilson, face off against the 2023 world champion, Brecel. Kyren Wilson has won eight ranking event titles in his career, including the world championship title from the previous season. This season, he has been in excellent form, winning two ranking events from world number 1, Judd Trump, namely the Xi'an Grand Prix and the Northern Ireland Open. In the first round of this event, Kyren Wilson defeated China's Zhang Anda with a score of 6-4, advancing to the quarter-finals. Brecel has also claimed four ranking event titles in his career, including the world championship title in 2023. However, after winning the world championship trophy, Brecel's form took a sharp downturn, entering a slump. Last season, he was often eliminated in the first round of various ranking events, which was disappointing. This season, Brecel's form has not shown significant improvement.…

The recently concluded snooker masters tournament has left fans feeling a mixture of excitement and regret. Ding Junhui's valiant efforts on the court were inspiring, but the eventual comeback against him was disheartening. The competition is akin to a battlefield, and it is heart-wrenching to see someone as confident as Ding falter before the world's number one player, Judd Trump. At the start of the match, Ding was at the peak of his game. His precise attacks and stable defense ignited expectations. He went on a rampage, delivering impressive shots, especially in the second round where he cleared the table with a continuous shot, demonstrating his true prowess. This was not just a display of skill but also a test of mental fortitude. Each shot seemed to declare to the audience, "Today, I am here to compete for the championship!" However, the unpredictability of the game made this hopeful dream fragile and fleeting before the Rising Star. As the world's top-ranked player, Trump bore immense pressure and expectations. Instead of being intimidated, he gradually regained his form amidst adversity. Upon entering the arena, his composure and confidence radiated, exerting significant psychological pressure on his opponents. Faced with Ding's remarkable performance, he did not give up but instead responded calmly, adjusting his tactics to gradually close the score gap. This shift captivated the audience and posed a significant challenge to Ding. As the match progressed, Ding appeared to be increasingly passive. He began making mistakes, and his once fluid shots became hesitant. Every missed opportunity dealt a significant blow to his…

Today is January 18th, and the last two quarter-final matches of the 2025 Snooker Masters have just concluded. Ding Junhui lost to Trump 3-6 and stopped at the top 8, failing to advance to the semi-finals, which is quite a pity. In another match, Kyren Wilson defeated Luca Brecel 6-4 to secure the last ticket to the semi-finals. The four finalists have now been determined: Shaun Murphy, Mark Allen, Judd Trump, and Kyren Wilson. As one of the three major events in snooker, the Masters has high standards and generous prizes, with only the top 16 ranked players in the world eligible to participate. The champion's prize is £350,000, the runner-up's prize is £140,000, and the player's appearance fee is £25,000. This makes it an event that many snooker athletes aspire to compete in. Among the 16 participants, there are three Chinese players: Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda, all of whom have now been eliminated. Si Jiahui and Zhang Anda were eliminated in the first round, while Ding Junhui made it to the second round. Here are the details of the two recently concluded matches: Ding Junhui 3-6 Trump Ding Junhui's career has recently hit a low point, forming a stark contrast to his impressive debut. Apart from winning the National Championship last year, he has mostly been eliminated in the first or second rounds of other competitions, with few breakthroughs, causing heartache for many. There are already doubts about his status as China's number one snooker player. In this quarter-final, Ding was leading 2-0 but was reversed…

This morning, the last quarterfinal match of the Snooker Masters was completed. World number one Judd Trump overcame an unfavorable start of being 1-3 down and turned it around with a streak of five consecutive wins, eliminating his opponent 6-3. In doing so, he not only sent China's top player Ding Junhui to his third consecutive defeat but also surpassed Ronnie O'Sullivan to set a new record. In the upcoming semifinals, Trump will face eight-time champion Kyren Wilson, aiming for a great achievement. Judd Trump is a member of the post-80s Five Tigers, a world champion, and a Grand Slam winner. He has won eight titles since last season, with unrivaled dominance, maintaining his position at the top of the world rankings. In the 2024/2025 season, Trump won both the Saudi Masters and the UK Championship, proclaiming his ambition to win the four major tournaments in a single season, which has drawn attention. Ding Junhui made a triumphant return this season, winning the National Championship and ending a five-year title drought. However, he has lost both recent matches against Trump, with little chance of victory. In last night's match, Ding started off strong with a clean 3-1 lead in the first four frames, scoring three breaks of over 70. After the interval, Ding seemed like a different person, while Trump returned to his familiar "cheat code" state, making precise shots and winning five consecutive frames with a single break, achieving three shutouts, and stopping Ding at 6-3 to advance to the semifinals. After one 6-3 victory, Trump secured a minimum…

On January 18, 2025, Beijing time, with the elimination of Luca Brecel by Kyren Wilson with a score of 6-4, the semi-finalists of the Snooker Masters were all determined. Ding Junhui lost five consecutive frames after leading 3-1 and was defeated by Judd Trump with a score of 3-6. The victorious Trump will face the newly crowned world champion Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals. The other semi-final will be between Shaun Murphy and Mark Allen. The third quarter-final match was between Ding Junhui and the world number one, Judd Trump. Ding Junhui started off in hot form, scoring 70, 74, and 72 points in singles, leading 3-1 at the half-time break. After that, Trump began to exert himself, continuously scoring 97, 53, 125, 62, and 75 points in singles. He displayed his fiery offensive touch, sealing Ding Junhui in the seventh, eighth, and ninth frames. Trump won five frames in a row, directly reversing Ding Junhui with a 6-3 score to advance to the semi-finals. In fact, Ding Junhui played well in this game, except for a low-level mistake in the rack, he performed normally for the rest of the time. However, the recovered Trump is indeed too terrifying. His ability to score continuously is indeed very strong. Once he succeeds in long-range attacking, it becomes difficult for Ding Junhui to get on the field. Although Ding Junhui failed to reach the semi-finals of this Masters, his state is quite good, and the upcoming matches are still worth looking forward to, especially the World Championship. Trump advanced strongly to the…

At 6:50 am Beijing time on January 18th, the last quarterfinal match of the 2025 Snooker Masters was concluded. Among the top eight players, only two were born in the 90s, and the competition between the champions of the last two World Championships has been decided. The 33-year-old new World Champion, Kyren Wilson, known as "The Jester," defeated the 29-year-old reigning World Champion, Luca Brecel, with a score of 6-4. The four semi-finalists have now been determined, and the semi-final matchups have been announced. Among the four semi-finalists, three are from the 80s, one is from the 90s, three hold world championship titles, all being single-crown kings; three are former Masters champions, with Judd Trump being the most outstanding among them, having won twice in 2019 and 2023. Ding Junhui, the 2011 Masters champion, was eliminated after being reversed by Trump with five consecutive victories during the day session. Xiao Bu, who had never reached the Masters final, also failed to achieve a breakthrough. On this match day, only Trump managed to score a century break, bringing his career total to 1029 century breaks, quietly closing the gap with the legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan. In the six days since the start of this Masters tournament, a total of 14 century breaks have been made. Zhang Anda's 141 points currently lead the highest single-frame score of the tournament, with a chance to win the £15,000 prize for the highest single-frame score. Snooker Masters Quarterfinal Last Match Report Luca Brecel 4:6 Kyren Wilson The two players have faced each other eight times in…

This morning, the sixth day of the snooker Masters ended, and when we woke up, the Chinese team was in ruins, with no one left. Ding Junhui wasted a great advantage of leading 3-1 in the quarterfinals, being swept away by Trump in a wave, losing 3-6 and being reversed, missing out on the semi-finals. The top four have emerged, with the five tigers of the post-80s becoming two tigers, and the two matchups have been revealed. Ding Junhui faced Trump twice last year, suffering a crushing defeat of 4-10 in the final of the World Open and failing in the first round of the Championship League. In the new year, he fought against the world No. 1 again, adding new wounds to old ones. In the first four rounds, both sides combined to make four shots over 70, with Ding Junhui leading 3-1, but then suddenly lost his chain in the second half, scoring only 39 points in five rounds and being shut out three times! Trump made a century break and four shots over 50, making a strong comeback at 6-3 and advancing to the top four. Thus, the five tigers of the post-80s became two tigers, with Robertson, Selby, and Ding Junhui all eliminated. Murphy will face Mark Allen in the semi-finals. Trump is fully committed to reaching the sixth final of the season, aiming for his third Masters title. The battle between the post-90s players, Kyren Wilson and Luca Brecel, was spectacular, with the two completing a total of eight single-shot victories. Wilson was slightly superior,…

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…

In the realm of Chinese football, teams from Guangdong Province have always been a hot topic among fans. With the arrival of 2025, the fate of Guangzhou FC has once again drawn attention. This former powerhouse team, which once dominated the Chinese Super League and won the AFC Champions League twice, now faces the threat of dissolution due to failing to pass the entry review. However, amidst this gloom, there seems to be a glimmer of hope for Guangzhou FC's rebirth. The rise of Guangzhou Dandelion Club has brought new hope for Guangzhou FC's future. As the successor to the former Guangzhou Anhua, Dandelion has honed its skills over several years, rising from amateur leagues to become a new force in the second-tier league. As Guangzhou FC's difficulties deepen, Dandelion's plan to acquire high-quality assets from Guangzhou FC has once again become a focal point. This move could not only change Guangzhou FC's fate but also provide an opportunity for Dandelion's development. Mergers and acquisitions are not uncommon in the football world. For Guangzhou FC, this choice can avoid the tragedy of complete dissolution and allow them to continue participating in higher-level competitions under the name "Guangzhou FC" after the merger. The core of this move is that Guangzhou Dandelion can attract support from Guangzhou FC's fan base while obtaining the club's excellent player resources, thereby enhancing its competitiveness. The expectations of the fans for this team also add momentum to Dandelion's acquisition. However, this process is not without challenges. The complex relationship between Guangzhou FC and Evergrande, as well…

Too strong! 6-3, World No. 1 reverses Ding Junhui, 90s World Championship champion showdown: Brother Jun 6-4 advances Beijing time January 18th news, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. In the last quarter-final that just ended, last year's world championship winner "Brother Jun" Kyren Wilson defeated the world championship winner of the previous year "Little Bald" Luca Brecel 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals. In another match earlier, world number one Trump reversed Ding Junhui 6-3.‌ The snooker masters is one of the three major events in snooker, which all players attach great importance to. This competition, a total of three Chinese snooker corps participated in the game, they are Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, Zhang Anda. Ding Junhui eliminated the three-time world championship winner "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams 6-5 in the first round. And the national championship winner Zhang Anda, in the first round with the 90s world championship winner "Brother Jun" Kyren Wilson in the game, a typical win data but lost the game. In this game, Zhang Anda and Wilson scored 712 points - 437 points, his total score than the opponent more than 275 points, the data advantage is very obvious, but lost the game. The reason is that the ability to seize opportunities is not enough. Wilson was able to win the game despite being outscored by Zhang Anda because he had stronger control over the field. After Wilson defeated Zhang Anda 6-4 to advance to the top eight, his opponent in the quarter-finals was the 90s world championship winner "Little Bald" Brecel. The opponent is…