Chinese Snooker Star Celebrates 38th with Decisive Victory
Ding Junhui marked his 38th birthday in style by defeating Wales’ Mark Williams 10-3 at the Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester on Tuesday. After leading 5-3 in the first session, Ding dominated the second with five consecutive frames, sealing the win with a century break of 102. The victory propels him to a quarterfinal clash with world No. 2 Kyren Wilson.
All-Chinese Thriller Sees Xiao Guodong Advance
In another gripping match, Xiao Guodong staged a dramatic comeback against compatriot Wu Yize, rallying from 8-7 down to secure a 10-8 win. Wu had initially led 3-0 and showcased six breaks over 70, including a century, but Xiao’s late surge earned him a quarterfinal meeting with four-time world champion John Higgins.
Selby Advances to Final Eight
England’ World No. 3 Mark Selby secured his quarterfinal spot with a 10-6 victory over China’s Si Jiahui, setting up a match against Australia’s Neil Robertson. The results highlight Asian players’ growing influence in global snooker competitions.
