Xu Si Upsets World No. 1 Judd Trump at WST International Championship
China’s Xu Si stunned world No. 1 Judd Trump with a 6-4 victory at the WST International Championship in Nanjing, highlighting the rising prominence of Chinese players in snooker.
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China’s Xu Si stunned world No. 1 Judd Trump with a 6-4 victory at the WST International Championship in Nanjing, highlighting the rising prominence of Chinese players in snooker.
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the second Chinese player to achieve this feat after Li Na in 2013.
Hakan Calhanoglu’s flawless penalty secures Inter Milan’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, highlighting Inter’s strong defensive performance.
Pohang Steelers defeated Shandong Taishan 4-2 in an exciting AFC Champions League Elite match, showcasing a dominant second-half performance to secure victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a stunning 5-1 victory over title-holders Al-Ain in Riyadh, jeopardizing their progression in the AFC Champions League.
Coco Gauff defeats Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, advancing to the semi-finals and ensuring Aryna Sabalenka secures the year-end No.1 ranking.
AC Milan stunned Real Madrid with a 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League. Goals from Malick Thiaw, Alvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders secured the win in this high-stakes clash.
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a hat-trick as Al Hilal secured a 3-0 win over Iran’s Esteghlal, maintaining their perfect start in the AFC Champions League Elite, despite a late injury to Neymar.
Top seeds Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu of China advanced to the round of 16 at the WTT Champions Frankfurt with decisive victories, showcasing skill and resilience in their opening matches.
China’s Ding Junhui defeated Martin O’Donnell 6-1 to advance in the WST International Championship, setting up an exciting matchup against Hossein Vafaei.
Zheng Qinwen of China secured her first win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in a three-set match to keep her semifinal hopes alive.
Alexander Zverev dominated Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in the Paris Masters final, reclaiming his career-high number two spot in the world rankings.
Max Verstappen showcased extraordinary skill at the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix, winning from 17th on the grid. His victory in São Paulo brings him closer to securing his fourth consecutive championship title.
At the World Snooker International Championship in Nanjing, Ding Junhui swept Reanne Evans with a 6-0 victory, advancing to the last 64. Ronnie O’Sullivan also progressed after defeating Mink Nutcharut.
Japan secured a commanding 5-0 victory over China to win the inaugural IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Beijing, marking a significant moment in Asian women’s ice hockey.
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Zhejiang Lions 107-104 in overtime, concluding the first stage of the CBA regular season.
Shanghai Port secured their second consecutive Chinese Super League title with a 5-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, as star striker Wu Lei broke the single-season scoring record with 34 goals.
South Korean esports team T1, led by Faker, clinched their fifth League of Legends World Championship title in London after defeating China’s Bilibili Gaming.
China’s Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost her opening match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, falling to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4. Zheng looks to rebound in her debut at the prestigious event.
China concluded the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Singapore with a total of 12 medals, including two golds and one bronze on the final day of the short-course series.