On January 17, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued, and now two of the top four have emerged. Following Shaun Murphy's victory over Robertson, Mark Allen eliminated Selby 6-2. As for Chinese star Ding Junhui, he is confirmed to debut tonight in a peak showdown against world number one Judd Trump. Born in 1986, Mark Allen has been famous for a long time. As an outstanding player among his peers, fans often refer to him as the "Sixth Tiger" of the 80s generation. Mark Allen is ranked 4th in the world and has won 11 ranking tournament titles in his career, including the UK Championship and Masters titles. Like Ding Junhui, he only lacks the World Championship title. This player's style is clean and decisive, with strong continuous scoring ability and good long-range accuracy, making him very enjoyable to watch. His opponent is Mark Selby, born in 1983, ranked 5th in the world, who has won 23 ranking tournament titles in his career. Selby is the first player of the 80s generation in major tournaments, with as many as 9 titles in the three major events, including four World Championship titles with the highest gold content. Selby's performance in long-format matches used to be very stable, but in recent years, it has declined significantly, directly related to his playing style, which consumes a lot of personal energy and cannot be maintained consistently. After the start of the match, Mark Allen took the lead with a single shot of 81 points in the first game. In the second game, Selby was not…

Ding Junhui Wins Thrilling 5-4 Victory Over Trump, Masters: 6-5 Clash with World No. 1 Looms At 1:17 am Beijing time on January 17th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. In the second match of the first day of the quarter-finals, "Little Cannon" Mark Allen led four-time world champion "Grinder" Mark Selby 4-1 after the fifth game. Tonight, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui will face off against the world's number one player, Judd Trump, who eliminated Williams 6-5 in the first round. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events and is highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a maximum break of 147 points in the competition but unfortunately lost to his old rival O'Sullivan. In this year's Masters, Ding Junhui returned to compete again, hoping for better performance. In the first round, his opponent was Williams from the "Three Musketeers of '75," and after fierce competition, he managed to win two consecutive games when trailing 4-5, ultimately reversing Williams 6-5 to advance to the quarter-finals. In today's quarter-finals, Ding Junhui will face his old rival, the world's number one "Accuracy King" Judd Trump, who eliminated this season's UK Championship runner-up Barry Hawkins 6-2 in the first round. Prior to the Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, Ding Junhui had just faced Trump and narrowly won 5-4. In that match, Ding Junhui remained very close with his opponent in the first four games, with the score tied at 1-1 and 2-2. In the fifth game, Trump made a single shot of 109,…

Unbelievable? This year's Snooker Masters has seen a collective explosion from the post-80s players! They've secured six of the quarter-final spots, and it's quite electrifying! Not only that, but our own Ding Junhui has advanced successfully, which is truly exciting news! First, let's talk about this Masters tournament. The prize money is quite enticing, with the champion taking home a whopping £350,000. Wow, just thinking about it gets you excited! However, reigning champion O'Sullivan has withdrawn, creating opportunities for other players. The biggest highlight of this tournament must be the strong performance of the post-80s players; they've even pushed out the "Three Musketeers of '75"! Look at Higgins, who was leading by a lot but ended up being reversed, what a rollercoaster! And Ding Junhui, his match against Ma Shu was so thrilling, ultimately losing by a narrow margin, though regrettable, it also showcased his skills. Next, let's focus on some of the exciting matchups. Karen Wilson versus Zhang Anda, the game process was heart-pounding! Zhang Anda scored an impressive 141 points in one game, the highest score of the tournament, amazing! Unfortunately, he still lost to Wilson with a score of 6-4. Imagine if Zhang Anda had seized the final opportunity, wouldn't the outcome have been vastly different? Another exciting match was between Luca Brecel and Chris Wakelin. These two players haven't faced each other much before, but their head-to-head was filled with excitement. Brecel eventually won 6-3, securing victory. You see, in this game, it's really hard to say who will win or lose! Now, the quarter-finals matchups…

On January 16, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued with the Chinese team suffering a first-round defeat, leaving only Ding Junhui to advance while Zhang Anda was eliminated in the first round. Facing world number two, Kyren Wilson, Zhang Anda fought nine rounds but lost 4-6, failing to continue his impressive performance from last season. Born in 1991, Zhang Anda is known for his stable playing style and excellent mental fortitude. Last season, he rose to prominence with one championship and two runner-up finishes, achieving the best record of his career and ranking tenth in the world, just behind Ding Junhui. However, in this competition, he failed to maintain his peak form. His slow pace and inaccurate offense in critical situations allowed Kyren Wilson to seize multiple opportunities, ultimately missing out on the chance to advance. In the crucial seventh game, Zhang Anda struggled with consecutive weak attacks, scoring only 24 points before being forced to stop; while his opponent, Kyren Wilson, locked in the victory with a precise single shot of 69 points. Although Zhang Anda managed to win back a game with a high-quality clearance of 141 points in the eighth round, he could not sustain his momentum in the final stages, missing several chances to play, and eventually exited the competition. Kyren Wilson, born in 1990, is one of the top snooker players among the post-90s generation. He has twice defeated Trump in the World Championship finals and has won a total of eight ranking titles, making his world number two ranking well-deserved. Although he surpasses Zhang Anda…

The first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters has concluded, with all eight finalists now determined. The lineup includes six top players from the 80s and two world champions from the 90s, making for a star-studded field that promises exciting matches ahead! China's top player, Ding Junhui, will face the world number one, Judd Trump, in the second round. In this year's Masters, almost all the top players are participating. Ronnie O'Sullivan chose to withdraw, allowing Neil Robertson to step in and receive a lucky draw. In the first round against Higgins, Robertson played exceptionally well, pulling off a stunning comeback to win 6-5 and secure his place in the quarterfinals. Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3, while Mark Selby easily eliminated Ali Carter with a 6-1 victory. Judd Trump triumphed over Hawkins with a decisive 6-1 win, and Luca Brecel advanced by defeating Chris Wakelin 6-3. This year, three Chinese players competed in the Masters. However, in the first round, Zhang Anda lost 4-6 to Kyren Wilson, and Si Jiahui was defeated 2-6 by Mark Allen, both experiencing early exits. Ding Junhui lived up to expectations, defeating three-time world champion Mark Williams with a strong 6-5 victory to advance. Thus, the quarterfinals feature six top players from the 80s: Neil Robertson vs. Murphy, Allen vs. Selby, and Trump vs. Ding Junhui; as well as two world champions from the 90s: Brecel vs. Wilson. Clearly, the second-round matchup between Ding Junhui and Judd Trump is a heavyweight battle. Not long ago, in an exhibition match, Ding Junhui made a remarkable…

Snooker Masters 2025: All Eight Finalists Emerge, Peak Clash Imminent!‌ At 1 a.m. on January 16th, Beijing time, the list of eight finalists for the 2025 Snooker Masters was announced. On the court, top players lit up the passion of fans with their breathtaking performances. The competition for the eight seats was fierce and exciting, and each player who advanced proved themselves with strength and perseverance. Below is a detailed review of the road to advancement: Ding Junhui Reappears at the Peak, Easily Defeats Williams!‌ Chinese snooker legend Ding Junhui unleashed his full power in the game, scoring six 50+ shots (90, 76, 69, 66, 64, 60), fully demonstrating the style of a world champion. While Mark Williams contributed one century break (136) and only two 50+ shots (70, 57). In the end, Ding Junhui narrowly won 6-5 and advanced to the quarter-finals, moving towards higher honors. Robertson's Amazing Comeback Against Higgins!‌ Neil Robertson showed great resilience in his match against "The Wizard" John Higgins. After falling behind 1-5, Robertson won five consecutive frames to complete an amazing 6-5 victory. Throughout the game, Robertson scored one century break (118) and three 50+ shots (63, 80, 57). Murphy Dominates, Gary Wilson Eliminated!‌ Shaun Murphy defeated Gary Wilson 6-3, performing steadily in the game with one century break (103) and three 50+ shots (69, 56, 64). Although Wilson fought hard, he only managed one century break (101) and three 50+ shots (62, 92, 52). Luca Brecel Advances Easily, Showing the Style of a King!‌ Defending champion Luca Brecel advanced to the next…

The Snooker Masters tournament has begun, and the situation for our Chinese players in the first round was quite complex. Ding Junhui, a promising young player, managed to defeat Mark Williams and advance smoothly, which is truly impressive! However, it's a bit of a pity that both Si Jiahui and Zhang Anda were eliminated in the first round. Who could have predicted such results? Let's start with Zhang Anda, who is a real powerhouse, ranked tenth in the world, just behind Ding Junhui, with solid skills! His playing style is stable, with a relaxed rhythm and excellent mental fortitude, making him particularly suitable for long-format matches. His opponent, Kyren Wilson, is even more formidable, being the second World Championship winner from the 90s generation and ranked second in the world, a true top-tier player. This match had plenty of suspense and was exciting to watch! Initially, both players made continuous mistakes, but Wilson seized the opportunity to win the first frame. Zhang Anda didn't back down, scoring a single-stroke 85 points to level the game, showing great momentum! Later, Wilson won several frames in a row, while Zhang Anda also had single-stroke scores of 65 and 83 points, but he couldn't hold on at the crucial moments and eventually lost. The most exciting moment was the eighth frame, where Zhang Anda scored an impressive single-stroke 141 points, which was incredibly cool! Unfortunately, the good times didn't last, and Wilson steadied himself in the following frames to ultimately win the match 6-4. Although Zhang Anda lost, his performance was already commendable,…

Single Game 66-67 Suffers a 1-Point Extreme Comeback! World Champion 2-6 Out, First 4 Strong in the Masters Decided At midnight on January 16th, Beijing time, the first semi-finalist of the 2025 Snooker Masters was determined. In the first match of the quarter-finals, world champion Neil Robertson was eliminated with a total score of 2-6, losing to Murphy, another member of the "Five Tigers of the 80s." Among them, in the fifth game, Neil Robertson suffered a 1-point extreme comeback from Murphy with a score of 66-67! Both Neil Robertson and Murphy are members of the "Five Tigers of the 80s" and have won the Masters championship. In this year's snooker masters, due to the withdrawal of defending champion O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson was lucky enough to be given a place in the competition. In the previous round of 16 to 8, Neil Robertson staged a great comeback by winning five consecutive games after trailing 1-5 in the total score, eventually defeating Higgins, one of the "Three Giants of '75," with a total score of 6-5. Murphy qualified directly for this year's snooker masters with his world No. 7 ranking. In the first round, Murphy scored a century break and three 50+, eliminating Gary Wilson with a total score of 6-3. Throughout their careers, Murphy and Neil Robertson have faced each other many times, including the 2015 Masters final, when Murphy defeated Neil Robertson 10-2 to win his first Masters championship trophy. In this match, Murphy took the lead, blasting a 90-point winner to take the first game 90-35. Then, Neil…

In the first round of the Snooker Masters, Chinese players experienced both joy and concern. Ding Junhui faced off against Mark Williams in a decisive battle, narrowly advancing with a 6-5 victory. However, due to the eliminations of "Old Ma" (presumably referring to Mark Selby) and John Higgins, as well as the absence of "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, the "Three Musketeers of '75" bid an early farewell. Si Jiahui lost to Mark Allen with a score of 2-6, while Zhang Anda, who made his debut last, took on world champion Kyren Wilson. As a late bloomer, Zhang Anda is still improving and unafraid of any top player. In fact, he had previously held an advantage over Wilson in their encounters. In the first game, Zhang Anda displayed three consecutive precise long shots, but this did not secure him the win. Kyren Wilson fought back to reverse the situation with a score of 71-59. In the second game, Zhang Anda did not repeat his mistakes, easily scoring 85 points to seal the game without giving Wilson a chance, showing good form. In the third game, Wilson's high-precision long shot impressed even Zhang Anda, but after scoring 63 points, he missed a bottom pocket red ball. Zhang Anda failed to seize the opportunity and returned the favor by missing a bottom pocket shot himself. Wilson completed the super-score, and after a few rounds of struggle, Zhang Anda conceded, with the score at 70-25 in Wilson's favor, allowing Wilson to take the lead. In the fourth game, Zhang Anda attempted another long shot with…

Folks, the recent Snooker Masters has been nothing short of spectacular! Our very own Ding Junhui put on a thrilling display in his match against Mark Williams, pulling off an incredible comeback to win 6-5. It was so intense, it felt more exciting than watching a TV drama! Let's talk about the match. These two were evenly matched, trading blows, with neither able to easily defeat the other. In the first half, they went back and forth, ending in a draw! The second half was even more thrilling, with Ding Junhui taking the lead at one point, only to make a crucial mistake that nearly cost him the game. If it were anyone else, their mentality might have crumbled. But Ding Junhui? Steady as a rock! He managed to turn the tide by winning two consecutive frames, ultimately securing victory. This is textbook-level resilience in the face of adversity! Winning this match means more than just a victory for Ding Junhui. First, it's his first official match victory this year! Prior matches were exhibition games with little pressure. This time, it's a real competition, and the win proves he's back in form! Second, there's a solid £40,000 prize, which translates to 350,000 RMB! That's quite an incentive for Ding Junhui! Third, his biggest rival, eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, has withdrawn from the tournament! This is huge news! Although he'll face either Trump or Hawkins next, without O'Sullivan as an obstacle, Ding Junhui's chances of winning the championship are skyrocketing! Consider this: Ding Junhui not only showcased his superb skills but…