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…

WTT Continues to Shock with Upsets: Second Top Seed Eliminated, World Champion Suffers a 0-3 Defeat, Tomokazu Harimoto Claims a Big Victory On January 15th, Beijing time, the 2025 WTT regular challenge match in Masqat continued. The first round has concluded, and in the men's singles competition, four players from the national team participated, with three advancing and one eliminated. The loser was Xu Yingbin, who lost 0-3 to Ochamov, with scores of 6-11, 11-13, and 9-11. The last two sets were close defeats, with the scores being very close, all lost on key points. For two consecutive stations, the men's singles performance was not ideal, and they were eliminated early, indicating that the singles form is still not good. Huang Youzheng defeated Manav Vikash Thakkar 3-1, losing the first set 8-11 but then winning three consecutive sets with scores of 11-3, 11-6, and 11-9 to achieve a reversal. Overall, Huang Youzheng's strength is above his opponent's, although this game was not played well, the rhythm was not established, and he won with hard power, having an advantage in the standstill confrontation. Chen Yuanyu defeated Apollonia 3-1, with scores of 11-7, 8-11, 11-5, and 11-6. The overall performance was relatively stable, and the offense could basically be executed in the last two sets, with an advantage in terms of strength. Xiang Peng defeated French player Jules Rolland 3-0, with scores of 11-9, 13-11, and 11-8. Although he won in three sets, the process was very close and not easy. From the scores, it can be seen that they were all…

WTT Continues to Cause Upsets! Second Top Seed Eliminated, World Champion Suffers a 0-3 Defeat, Tomokazu Harimoto Wins Big Beijing time on January 15th, 2025, the WTT regular challenge match in Muscat continued. The first round has concluded with four Chinese players participating in the men's singles, three advancing and one eliminated. Xu Yingbin lost 0-3 to Ochamov, with scores of 6-11, 11-13, and 9-11. The last two sets were close losses, both decided by crucial points. Xu has not performed well in consecutive singles events, being eliminated early, indicating that his singles form is still lacking. Huang Youzheng defeated Manav Vikash Thakkar 3-1, after losing the first set 8-11, he won the next three sets 11-3, 11-6, and 11-9 to achieve a comeback. Huang's overall strength was superior, but he did not perform at his best, lacking rhythm. He won due to his hard power and dominance in prolonged rallies. Chen Yuanyu beat Apollonia 3-1, with scores of 11-7, 8-11, 11-5, and 11-6. His performance was relatively stable, and he could launch attacks in the latter two sets, also having an advantage in strength. Xiang Peng won 3-0 against French player Jules Rolland, with scores of 11-9, 13-11, and 11-8. Although he won in three sets, the matches were closely contested and not easy. The scores show how close they were, with Jules Rolland possessing strong attacking capabilities and actively seizing attacks, performing outstandingly. Xiang Peng had no significant advantage, but fortunately, he successfully grasped the key points. In the Japanese team's matches, one player was eliminated. World champion…

Life is like a dive, full of unknowns and challenges. Some leap from the high platform, drawing a beautiful arc, and ultimately win applause and glory; others hesitate at the moment of takeoff, miss the opportunity, and leave regret. Chen Ruo Lin, the diving queen, tells us with her own experience that even if the beginning of life is not perfect, and fate sets up obstacles for you, as long as you have enough courage and perseverance, you can also jump out your own wonderful on the diving board of life. Chen Ruo Lin's story did not start with flowers and applause, but a childhood filled with bitterness. At the age of three, her parents' quarrels became an indelible shadow of her childhood. The divorce of her parents was more like a sudden storm that completely shattered her once peaceful life. Her mother went far away to Canada, leaving the young Chen Ruo Lin in the country, who could only depend on her grandmother. Renamed from "Cheng Ruo Lin" to "Chen Ruo Lin", these simple three characters hide how much bitterness and helplessness unknown to others. The young she may not understand what this means, but she must have felt the broken family and the lack of family affection. Fortunately, Grandma and Uncle used their selfless love to give Chen Ruo Lin a warm harbor. They not only took care of her daily life, but more importantly, they gave her spiritual support and encouragement. Under the care of Grandma and Uncle, Chen Ruo Lin gradually grew into an independent and…

On January 14, 2025, the Snooker Masters continued with its matches. After Robertson and Shaun Murphy advanced, China's top player achieved victory in his first match, with Ding Junhui narrowly defeating Mark Williams 6-5 to become the third player to reach the quarter-finals. Mark Williams, who was eliminated, took home a guaranteed prize of £25,000. Born in 1987, Ding Junhui is the leader of Chinese snooker, ranked 9th in the world. He has won 15 ranking tournament titles in his career, including four major championships (three UK Championships, one Masters). Currently, he only lacks a World Championship title. Last year, Ding Junhui defeated Chris Wakelin at home, breaking a long period of championship drought in ranking tournaments. Additionally, he has finished runner-up twice at the Masters. His opponent, Mark Williams, born in 1975, is a Grand Slam player, currently ranked 6th in the world. Alongside O'Sullivan and Higgins, he is known as one of the 'Three Musketeers of '75'. In his career, he has won 26 ranking tournament titles, including seven major championships (three World Championships, two UK Championships, two Masters). Recently, he also defeated Xiao Guodong and won an invitational tournament. Mark Williams' playing style is clean and decisive, with high观赏性. The Masters only invites the top 16 players in the rankings to participate, so no one is a simple opponent; they all have the ability to win, relying entirely on their own performance on the day. No one has an absolute advantage. However, looking at their past head-to-head records, Ding Junhui has a high win rate against Mark…

On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the first round of the World Snooker Masters is set to witness a highly anticipated match-up between China's top player Ding Junhui and three-time world champion Mark Williams, as they compete for a spot in the quarter-finals. This match is not only about advancing but also a peak confrontation of skills, tactics, and psychological warfare. Their recent head-to-head record shows that Ding Junhui has a clear advantage with 14 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, but the outcome of the match still depends on their performance on the day. Looking back at their 24 encounters, Ding Junhui has a win rate of 58.33%, giving him a certain advantage. More notably, in the best-of-six format, Ding Junhui has won four out of five matches, and since 2008, Williams has not been able to defeat him in this format. Especially in their most recent encounter, Ding Junhui narrowly won 6-5, demonstrating his steady ability to handle crucial shots. However, Williams is not without his own strengths. In their only final encounter, Williams emerged victorious, indicating that his mental resilience and experience in major competitions are still significant advantages. Despite this, Ding Junhui has maintained dominance in recent best-of-six matches, which will undoubtedly inject more confidence into this match. This season, Williams has shown greater overall stability in his performance. He has reached the finals twice, winning one title and finishing as runner-up once, and has also made it to the semi-finals and quarter-finals multiple times. In contrast, although Ding Junhui has had championship victories, he has…

The highly anticipated Malaysia Badminton Open is currently underway, with everyone closely following the performance of the Chinese badminton team. The Chinese team has shown strong fighting spirit in this competition, advancing in various events as fans hope for more championships. In the women's singles event at the Malaysia Badminton Open, attention is not only on the Chinese athletes but also on another player: 29-year-old Thai women's singles world champion Ratchanok Intanon. Intanon achieved fame at a young age, winning the World Championships early in her career, but has recently experienced a decline in form. On the fifth day of the 2025 Malaysia Badminton Open, the semi-finals for each event will commence. In the first women's singles semi-final, former World Champion Intanon suffered a 0-2 defeat, swept by world number one An Se-young, marking her ninth consecutive loss to An. An Se-young advances to the women's singles final. The crushing 0-2 defeat and the ninth consecutive loss have left many speechless, with some netizens even referring to Intanon as "a Dudou that can't be lifted." Intanon is a player closely watched by Chinese badminton fans, having won the World Championships for Thailand earlier in her career, defeating a Chinese opponent in the final. However, with age, Intanon has not been able to maintain consistent performance, disappointing many of her supporters. Despite not progressing further in this competition, Intanon has put in great effort. It is hoped that in future matches, she will go all out to challenge her opponents. Fans wish for her to shed the label of "a Dudou…

Beijing Time, January 10th, 2025: The second day of the WTT Star Challenge Doha Station has concluded, and the performance of the Japanese table tennis team on this match day can be described as catastrophic! In the night games, the women's singles world champion within the Japanese team, Miyu Hino, suffered a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Chinese player Xunrui Shi. Meanwhile, Mehe Zhang experienced a major upset with a 2-3 loss against Thai player Paran, and last year's Montpellier Championship women's singles champion, Satsuki Todo, also lost 2-3 to Chinese player Kuai Man! In stark contrast to the Japanese team is our national team, who not only excelled in the singles competition by defeating strong opponents but also advanced to three finals in the doubles events that have already been decided! During the early matches of the second match day, several upsets had already occurred, such as the eliminations of Fancisca and Jonghyun Lim. Unexpectedly, the night games continued to produce upsets, particularly focused on the Japanese women's team. The biggest upset was Mehe Zhang's exit, who faced Thai player Paran and was twice ahead in the total score at 1-0 and 2-1 but was tragically reversed. In the last two sets, Zhang made too many mistakes herself, ultimately losing 2-3 to Paran. The detailed scores for the five sets (Zhang in front): 11-7, 9-11, 11-7, 4-11, 7-11. Miyu Hino lost three consecutive sets with scores of 4-11, 8-11, and 8-11, suffering a crushing 0-3 defeat to the lower-ranked Chinese player Xunrui Shi, which was quite surprising. Perhaps…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the main event of the 2025 WT Doha Star Games finally kicked off. In the previous qualifying rounds, the only loss for the national table tennis team came from Xu Yingbin in the men's singles, which was somewhat unexpected. Today's matches saw the first round of various events getting underway, with some male and female singles players receiving byes, while the rest made their debuts in the main event. It's an exciting day to look forward to! In the men's singles arena, upsets abound, leaving spectators stunned. Polanski staged a thrilling comeback against Tomislav Pucar, winning 3-2 with scores of 7-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-7. As a capable player, Pucar's performance in the last three sets was unsatisfactory, with frequent mistakes. This match had everyone on the edge of their seats, and Polanski's comeback victory undoubtedly added a touch of drama to the competition. Another remarkable comeback occurred with Yoshikazu Yoshikawa. Facing American player Kanak Jha, Yoshikawa found himself down 0-2 but managed to win three consecutive sets, ultimately triumphing 3-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10. In the decisive set, Yoshikawa clinched victory by a mere two points, demonstrating his indomitable competitive spirit. It was a heart-stopping match that showcased Yoshikawa's resilience and determination. National table tennis youngster Chen Yuanyu also caused an upset in the men's singles, defeating Portuguese veteran Frederico Freitas 3-1. The match was fiercely contested, with Chen losing the first set 8-11 due to not being at his best. However, he gradually regained his form, narrowly winning the second set 11-9, before…

On January 8th, the third group of the Snooker Championship League kicked off its first day of competition, with Selby and Kyren Wilson facing off in a world champion showdown. The latest battle report shows that Selby quickly took control in the first game, securing a 1-0 lead over Jiong Ge with a decisive single shot victory, claiming his first win of the new year. The Championship League is a famous short-format snooker tournament, with two stations played each season: one ranking event and one invitational event. This season, Carter won the ranking version of the Championship League title, defeating Jackson Page 3-1 in the final. The invitational version of the Championship League started in the new year and has already determined two winners' group seats, which are held by Iran's top player Vafie and Chinese youngster Si Jiahui. The third group is filled with top talent, with newly added players Selby, Kyren Wilson, and O'Sullivan all being world champions. Among the remaining four players from the second group, Carter, Wakelin, and Milkins are all ranking event champions, and Jack Jones is also the new runner-up of the World Championship. Both Group 1 and Group 2 have reached the finals, and they even hit a single shot of 147 this morning, stunning the audience. In tonight's match, Selby faced off against Carter, with the two having previously clashed 24 times, with the grinding control master achieving 16 victories. In the first game, Kyren Wilson scored 6 points first, followed by Selby scoring 8 points, but Jiong Ge was unable to…