In 2023GramsOn the first day of the British Championships, there were two unexpected upsets. Among them, the world's top eight seeds, MarcAlanand KarenWilsonKnocked out of the tournament to the surprise of people was MarkAlanActually lost to the pride of ChinaDing Junhui。In this opener, defending champion MarkAlanDefeated with a score of 5-6. At the same time, MarkWilliamseliminated the Chinese star 6-4Fan Zhengyi, showing his strength as a three-time World Championship champion.
MarkAlanHe hit a 50-shot shot over 100 and a four-shot over 50 throughout the tournament to lead 4-2 at one point. However,Ding JunhuiWith a high-level performance of one shot break and four wins, he finally won the victory. The game was full of suspense and variables, with players from both sides showing top-level skill and professionalism.
Fan ZhengyiAgainst MarkWilliamsThe game was equally exciting and intense. The two sides met with a score of 1:2 to 3:3 in the general game, and the competition was fierce. MarkWilliamsAfter winning two consecutive tiebreakers 5-3, he took the lead in reaching the match point to win the game, and finally advanced to the round of 16 with a score of 6:5. Fan ZhengyiHe also showed excellent strength in the game and tried his best to compete with his opponents, but in the end he could not win. Maybe he'll need to overcome some mental hurdles or tactical difficulties to be more successful in future matches.
On the other hand, there were also two super reversals. However, fate was for KarenWilsonIt's very different from Tom Forde. As the world number eight KarenWilsonFrom a 5-1 lead to a 5-6 loss to Jamie Kulate, he missed the cut. Tom Forde, on the other hand, came from a 5-1 deficit to beat Sancam to advance.
KarenWilsonhas always been in stable condition, and has maintained the position of the top ten or even top eight in the world for a long time, and is the best among the post-90s. However, due to the excellent play and reversal of his opponent Curata, he lost the advantage in the match and finally won 5-6. This result came as a big surprise to the fans and also showedGramsThe difference between victory and defeat in a game is on the line.
Similarly, Tom Forde showed an indomitable fighting spirit in the game. He was once in a powerless situation against Sancam, but through five consecutive wins, he completely turned the situation of the game on its head, and successfully fought back with a score of 6:4. This game is a real miracle that makes the blood boil.
This sessionGramsThe round of 16 of the British Championship has produced four players, they are:Ding JunhuiMarkWilliams, Jamie Curatea, and Tom Forde. Their competition was exciting and attracted the attention of many spectators.
EspeciallyDing JunhuiThe outstanding performance eliminated the defending champion Mark MarkAlan, which brought a huge surprise to this competition. Fan ZhengyiFight against MarcWilliamsThe match was equally exciting, and although he didn't manage to win in the end, he showed his top quality.
For KarenWilsonThis game is undoubtedly an important test. Although he has been in solid form, the loss to Jamie Kuratea was undoubtedly an accident. For him, the defeat may have brought some frustration, but it also showed him that he still needed to improve.
We look forward to the next gamesFan ZhengyiBeing able to find breakthroughs and achieve more success in your own unique and exceptional way. He needs to overcome some mental hurdles or tactical limitations to be able to stand out in the heat of the game.
In general, this sessionGramsThe early stages of the British Championship have already presented exciting and intense matchups and unexpected upsets. We look forward to more surprises and exciting moments in the upcoming competitions, and we also pay high tribute to the hard work and fighting spirit of the players.