In a gripping all-Chinese showdown at the World Snooker Tour (WST) World Grand Prix in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), rising star Xu Si overturned a two-frame deficit to defeat snooker veteran Ding Junhui 4-3. The Wednesday clash saw Ding dominate early with breaks of 81 and 50 points, but Xu's resilience shone through as he leveled the score with precision shots in the third and fourth frames.
Match Highlights
Ding, 37, reclaimed momentum with a stunning 108-point century break in the fifth frame. Xu responded fiercely, delivering an 81-point streak in the sixth to force a decider. The final frame saw Xu seal victory 67-4, marking his second career win over Ding after triumphing at the 2023 WST Classic.
Other Noteworthy Matches
Scotland's John Higgins edged Ali Carter 4-3, while Judd Trump dominated Gary Wilson 4-2. HKSAR's Xiao Guodong narrowly defeated Jak Jones 4-3, and Iran's Hossein Vafaei overcame China's Si Jiahui in another tense 4-3 finish. The event highlights Asia's growing influence in global snooker, attracting fans from business, academia, and diaspora communities alike.
