"Ding Junhui Refuses to Be Upset, Advances to the Round of 16, Scottish Open Produces Two Seats in the Round of 16, Zhang Anda Loses 2:4" Hey, fellow buddies, today we've got to talk about a thrilling snooker battle that's got everyone buzzing! In this chilly winter, the Scottish Open has brought quite a surprise to us couch potatoes. The competition is heating up as we approach the intense 32 to 16 matches, with one spectacular game after another leaving spectators spellbound. Especially Ding Junhui's match, it's just "burning" with excitement! Talking about Ding Junhui, he's truly a "treasure boy." He gave everyone a big "wow" right at the start - a 98-point shot that exploded the whole venue, making the audience so fired up that they couldn't help but shout "Ding Shen is mighty!" But who would have thought that, just like our lives, the game is always full of variables. After leading by one frame, Ding Junhui unexpectedly lost two frames in a row, causing everyone's hearts to clench, feeling so anxious that they wished they could step up and take a couple of shots themselves! But who is Ding Junhui? He's the "big boss" of Chinese snooker, how could he be defeated by such a minor setback? There he was, steadying his spirit, taking a deep breath, as if saying, "Hmph, is this all there is?" Then he began his desperate counterattack. First, a 69-point shot to secure a frame, then in the ensuing color struggle, with outstanding performance and stable mentality, he clinched victory, ultimately reversing…

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 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,…

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…

Ding Junhui Advances to Championship with 6-5 Victory, Scoring 124-0 and 114-0; Zhang Anda Narrowly Loses 4-6 to World Champion At 1:16 AM Beijing time on January 16th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the last day of the first round, Zhang Anda, the national champion, despite making a century break (141 points) and three 50+ breaks (85 points, 65 points, 83 points), lost 4-6 to the world champion "Brother K" Kyren Wilson. Earlier, Ding Junhui eliminated the three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams with a 6-5 victory. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events, highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a maximum single shot of 147 points in the competition but ultimately lost to his old rival O'Sullivan, missing out on the championship. In the 2025 Masters, three Chinese players participated in the event: "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui, world No. 13 Si Jiahui, and national champion Zhang Anda. Ding Junhui, who played first, reversed the three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams with a 6-5 victory. Si Jiahui, who followed, lost 2-6 to "Little Cannon" Mark Allen. In a just-concluded focus match early this morning, national champion Zhang Anda also failed to advance, losing 4-6 to last year's world champion "Brother K" Kyren Wilson. This match was indeed a narrow loss. Looking at the game process, Zhang Anda won the data, but Wilson won the game. The score ratio between the two was 712-437, with Zhang Anda scoring 375 points more than Wilson. It should…

On the evening of January 15th, Beijing time, the first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters featured a match between Zhang Anda and Kyren Wilson. In this game, although Zhang Anda had a high success rate in long-range shots, he still lost 4-6 to Wilson, failing to reach the quarter-finals. Wilson became the seventh player to advance to the quarter-finals, and with Zhang Anda's elimination, only Ding Junhui remains from the Chinese team, as Si Jiahui was previously eliminated. Both players are post-90s stars who have won ranking event titles, especially Wilson, who is ranked second in the world and has won the World Championship title, which is quite an achievement for a post-90s player. World champion "Jester" Wilson has solid fundamentals, particularly excelling in cueing technique, easily securing his place in the Masters. Zhang Anda once won the National Championship title, which propelled him into the top 16, a ranking he has maintained since. The two have not faced each other many times before, with Zhang Anda even having the upper hand in their previous encounters. In the first half of this match, Wilson was in better form, taking a 3-1 lead. After the mid-game break, Zhang Anda caught up to 3-3! They then both made a break of over 50 and a century break, leveling the score at 4-4. Wilson then won two consecutive games to defeat Zhang Anda 6-4. Throughout the match, Wilson made two breaks over 50 (69, 69), while Zhang Anda made one century break (141) and three breaks over 50 (85, 65, 83). Zhang…

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…

The Snooker Masters has completed its first three match days, and the situation is gradually becoming clear. The latest standings show that the Chinese team has one win and one loss. In his debut, Si Jiahui lacked experience and suffered a crushing defeat of 2-6 against Mark Allen, failing to meet Ding Junhui. Zhang Anda will take the stage tonight, aiming to set a new record, as the three tigers from the 80s may meet in the semi-finals. Ding Junhui has won four consecutive victories in the new year, defeating Mark Williams again after the exhibition match, completing six single-shot victories in the first round of the Masters, and winning 6-5 in a full 11 games. Si Jiahui's debut was a disaster, facing Mark Allen with almost no resistance, suffering a crushing defeat of 2-6 and being eliminated in the first round. Zhang Anda will take the field at 21:00 tonight to face off against world champion Kyren Wilson. Despite holding eight ranking tournament titles, "Jiongge" has only managed one victory in five previous matches against Chinese players born in the 90s. Zhang Anda, who won one title and two runners-up last season, has been in poor form this season with his best result being the quarter-finals. In tonight's match, "Da Zai" will not only strive for victory but also aim for a perfect score of 147. If he achieves the maximum break, he will become the first player this season to complete two 147s in three major events, setting a record while earning £147,000, equivalent to a prize of…

On January 12th, the 2025 Snooker Masters will officially kick off in London, an event that has already generated great anticipation among fans even before its commencement. Leading the charge for China are three players - Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui - who will participate in this top-tier snooker extravaganza. The Masters is one of the three major events in the snooker world, ranking alongside the UK Championship and the World Championship, garnering significant attention with each edition. For Ding Junhui, the significance of this tournament is self-evident, as his name is closely intertwined with the history of snooker. This year's Masters lineup can be described as luxurious. In addition to reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and world champion Kyren Wilson, top-ranked players like Trump, Selby, Allen, and Murphy will also compete. While most fans' attention is focused on the clashes between these top players, Chinese fans are equally eager to see how Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui perform. Ding Junhui faces Williams in the first round, a match not to be missed. Williams, known as the "Golden Left Hand," has left an indelible mark on snooker history with his classic techniques and tactics. Despite some fluctuations in form in recent years, Ding Junhui still possesses the potential to defeat any opponent. He has proven his abilities multiple times in major tournaments such as the UK Championship and the World Championship. A strong performance in the Masters would not only acknowledge his past efforts but also significantly propel the future of Chinese snooker. In the same section…

The 2025 Snooker London Masters will kick off at 21:00 Beijing time on January 12th at Alexandra Palace in North London, England, culminating in the championship title on the 19th. On December 2nd, 2024, Beijing time, Trump defeated Barry Hawkins 10-8 in the UK Championship final, winning his second UK Championship title after 13 years. This victory not only earned him a £250,000 prize but also solidified his position as world number one. Following the UK Championship, the top sixteen players in the world rankings were determined: Trump, Kyren Wilson, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby, Mark Allen, Luca Brecel, Mark Williams, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, John Higgins, Ali Carter, Si Jiahui, Barry Hawkins, Gary Wilson, and Chris Wakelin have all secured their spots at Alexandra Park. Ronnie O'Sullivan, last season's defending champion, won his eighth Masters title and his twenty-third major title by reversing a 10-7 victory over Ali Carter in the Masters final last season. He is just one World Championship title away from completing his eighth Grand Slam! The Snooker London Masters is an important event in the snooker professional tour, ranking as the most important invitational event alongside the World Championship and the UK Championship as the three major snooker events. As the only invitational event among the three majors, it has been held since 1945, with its massive influence second only to the World Championship. The event invites only the top 16 ranked players in the world, boasting high standards, generous prize money, and significant influence. The prize money for this year's 2025 Snooker Masters…