Sweeping to Victory with a 9-5 Win, O'Sullivan Praises Him as a Potential World Champion, Lei Peifan Reverses and Advances with a Five-Whip Comeback December 31, 2024 News: The 2024-25 Snooker World Open has come to a successful conclusion. Lei Peifan, who recently won the Scottish Open, along with 11 other Chinese players including Xiao Guodong, champion of the Wuhan Open, have advanced to the main event. In the competition, Lei Peifan made an impressive comeback with five consecutive victories, ultimately winning 5-4 against Anthony Hamilton.‌ Recently, snooker events have been very frequent, and the Chinese snooker team has also achieved remarkable results, with Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan consecutively winning the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open titles.‌ As a player who has just returned to professional competition, Lei Peifan, who was once considered by "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan to be capable of winning the World Championship, had a strong performance in the Scottish Open. He overcame challenges to reach the final and claim the championship. Prior to the Scottish Open, Lei Peifan also demonstrated his strength by qualifying for the main event of the UK Championship.‌ In the first round of the UK Championship main event, Lei Peifan faced Zhang Anda, the National Championship winner. Lei Peifan started the match strongly, taking a 2-0 lead, but his opponent fought back, leveling the score at 2-2.‌ The scores for the first four frames were: 26-100 (63), 0-77, 69-64, 151 (147)-0. After a brief intermission, Zhang Anda continued his momentum, scoring a single-stroke 75 points to win the…

On November 5th, Beijing time, the Snooker International Championship continued, and the third day of competition saw the 1/16 matches take place. The early matches were filled with upsets, as 41-time ranking event champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and 80s standout Shaun Murphy were surprisingly eliminated. The evening session of this match will continue with the remaining 1/16 matches to determine the final 16 spots, with an 11-frame, 6-win format. The International Championship is a top-ranking event, part of the WST World Snooker Tour, with a total prize pool of £825,000, and the champion can take home £175,000. Players can convert their winnings into points for the world rankings, making it second only to the three major snooker events in terms of prestige. Last year, Chinese player Zhang Anda defeated Tom Ford in the final to become the defending champion. This year marks the ninth edition of the event, held in Nanjing, China, over an eight-day period (November 3rd to November 10th). In the early 1/16 matches that concluded today, Chinese players Pang Junxu and Si Jiahui took the lead. Pang Junxu faced off against 41-time ranking event champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. The match started with Pang Junxu taking the initiative, and the first four frames ended in a 2:2 tie. After the break, Pang Junxu made consecutive breaks of 85 and 73 to win, while O'Sullivan steadily fought back to level the score at 4:4. At a critical moment, Pang Junxu did not hold back, making breaks of 120 and 123 to win 6:4 and upset O'Sullivan to advance to the last…

The 11th ranking event of the season, the Scottish Open in snooker, has officially begun. As one of the important competitions of the season, the total prize money of the Scottish Open is as high as £550,000, with the champion's prize reaching £100,000. Two top 16 players withdrew from the Scottish Open, reducing the excitement of the competition. World number one Judd Trump announced his withdrawal! Trump has won three championships and two runners-up this season, with a total prize money exceeding £940,000. His withdrawal was not due to a lack of ability, but a rational consideration of the overall season plan. Three-time world champion Mark Williams also announced his withdrawal. Mark Williams is a legendary figure in the snooker world, leaving a deep mark on the world snooker stage as a "triple crown winner." The withdrawal of the two top players has reduced the suspense and passion of the entire event. However, it also brings more opportunities to other players, especially those who are in the competitive rising period. They have the opportunity to break through and strive for better rankings and prizes. As one of the representative players of Chinese snooker, Zhang Anda has gradually come to the fore in recent years and achieved remarkable results in domestic and international competitions. In this Scottish Open, Zhang Anda took the lead in the first round of the game, facing off against Xiao Mo Di. Zhang Anda has shown considerable strength in both controlling the rhythm of the game and responding to critical moments. His playing style is both powerful…

Recently, the draw for the 2025 Snooker Masters has been officially announced. This prestigious event, which does not count towards ranking points but is considered one of the "three major tournaments," will take place from January 12th to 19th next year at Alexandra Palace in London, UK. For this competition, three players from the Chinese team have qualified: Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda. This marks Si Jiahui's first entry into the Masters. As a representative figure of Chinese snooker, Ding Junhui's participation is undoubtedly a focal point for Chinese fans. This will be his 15th career appearance at the Masters, having previously won the title in 2011. In the current draw, Ding Junhui faces off against "The Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams in the first round, a classic rematch between two players who have faced each other multiple times with closely contested results. The first-round match is set to be an evenly matched battle. Besides Ding Junhui, Si Jiahui, who is making his debut at the Masters, is also highly anticipated. This young talent has shown remarkable performance in recent years, steadily entering the top 16 world rankings, earning his first qualification for the Masters. Si Jiahui's first-round opponent is Northern Irish player "Little Cannon" Mark Allen, known for his strong attacking abilities. Whether Si Jiahui can withstand the pressure and achieve good results in his inaugural Masters appearance will be a highlight. Another Chinese player, Zhang Anda, will face "Brother K" Kyren Wilson in the first round, a match filled with suspense. Zhang Anda has secured his…

On December 24, 2024, the world rankings of snooker experienced significant changes, especially the achievements of Chinese snooker, which can be described as earth-shattering. Four Chinese players—Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, and Xiao Guodong—have successfully entered the top 16 in the world rankings, achieving a historic breakthrough! You didn't hear wrong! Chinese snooker has ushered in an unprecedented rise, with four players simultaneously entering this magical top 16 circle, shining brightly and delighting countless fans. Looking at these achievements, it's almost enough to make a motivational movie. While everyone is still marveling at how strong Chinese table tennis is and how basketball is rising, our snooker players are quietly making their presence felt on the international stage. Historically, it's a groundbreaking big news that so many Chinese snooker players have broken into the top 16! This time, it's not just Ding Junhui carrying the flag behind him, but also three rising stars—Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, and Xiao Guodong—who are quietly becoming the backbone of Chinese snooker. To say that all this is related to the rapid rise of Chinese snooker would not be an exaggeration. The performance of these four players is really touching. As the spokesperson for Chinese snooker, Ding Junhui naturally needs no further introduction. In his early years, he not only broke China's silence in world snooker with his own strength but also once topped the world, achieving remarkable success. In recent years, although there have been ups and downs in competitions, he is still a banner figure in Chinese snooker. Now, he can stand firmly…