In 2023GramsThe Scottish Open 32-16 match was played in the early morning of December 14, Beijing time. In this match, Pang Junxu plays against Anthony -McGillUnfortunately, Pang Junxu lost 2-4 to his opponent and missed the round of 16. Pang Junxu is China's post-00 star who once won the title of Rookie of the Season, but his performance has been up and down so far, and there is still a lot of room for improvement.
Pang Junxu had a strong qualifying round of the Scottish Open, beating top 16 player and No.14 seed Barry Hawkins 4-3 in the round of 32 and then Xu Si 4-1 to win the Chinese derby and advance to the round of 32. Judging from the first two rounds, Pang Junxu is in quite good shape.
And Anthony -McGillHe used to be a top 16 player, and at the age of 32, his style of play is relatively more patient and grinding. In qualifying, he won 4-0 and beat Oliver Lines 4-2 in the last round to quickly reach the round of 32. The two have only met once before, in the second round of the Gibraltar Open in 2021, when Pang Junxu won 4-2McGill。However, in this game, although Pang Junxu scored the highest single score of 80 points in the first game, he finally lost 2-4McGill, the latter hit a 100 shot and two high scores of 50 or more.
In addition, there were a number of top-16 players who were upset in this match: world No. 5 Selby lost 3-4 to Matthew Selt, and in this game, Selby was killed by his opponent while leading 3-1;World No. 4 Brecel lost 4-2Martin- O'Connor;Ranked 10th in the worldAli- Carter lost 2-4 to Sancam. In addition to them, many top16 players such as Trump have long been eliminated. So far, 4 places have been produced for the round of 16, namely Matthew Selt and Anthony -McGillMartin- O'Connor, Sancam.
In this match, Selby, as the top player ranked 5th in the world, got off to a good start against Matthew Selt, leading 3-1 at one point. However, Selt didn't rest on his laurels, he turned the tables and killed Selby in the tiebreaker. The result of this match was unexpected, and Selby missed out on the round of 16. Matthew Selt, with superb technique and excellent mental quality, successfully counterattacked and sounded the alarm bell for Selby.
In addition to Selby, world No. 4 Brecel is facingMartin- O'Connor also suffered a disadvantageous situation, eventually losing with a score of 2-4. Brecel was a standout player, but he looked a little out of his way in this match. O'Connor, on the other hand, played a good game with excellent hitting and consistent play, and successfully advanced to the round of 16.
In addition,Ali- Carter, the world No. 10 player, also did not have an advantage against Sancam. Despite Carter's hard work, Sancam managed to advance to the round of 16 with a 4-2 win over his opponent thanks to his excellent technique and consistent play.
These unexpected results are highlightedGramsVariables and uncertainties of the game. In the contest between the top players, it is not necessarily the upper ranking that prevails, and the result of the match depends on the form and performance of the players on the day of the match. Each contestant has the opportunity to bring unexpected and unusual results to their opponents, thus lifting the curtain of the competition and making people surprise one after another.
After fierce competition, the list of the top 16 in the new round of competition has initially surfaced. Matthew Selt, Anthony -McGillMartin- O'Connor and Sancam made it to the round of 16.
Matthew Selt showed great strength and talent against Selby, and he showed his ability to turn the tables against the wind and successfully defeated the world No. 5 opponent. The result of this match is a testament to Selt's consistent play and strong competitiveness. He proved his quality to the world and laid the foundation for the next races.
Anthony -McGillWith consistent performance and a high level of technology, they reached the round of 16. He showed the qualities of patience and patience in the game, and opponents need to have more patience when facing him. McGillShowing the experience and strength of the veteran, he became one of the dark horses in this round.
Martin- O'Connor defeated Brecel with tenacious effort and excellent performance to successfully advance to the round of 16. He showed a steady and calm mentality, as well as a technical advantage. O'Connor has shown what he's capable of as a quality player, but also puts some pressure on the rest of the players.
In the end, Sancam passed the defeatAli- Carter managed to advance to the round of 16. He showed a consistent and excellent performance in the game, and his opponent struggled to find a breakthrough. Sancam showed his quality and potential and became a rising star in the game.
GramsEvery round of the competition is full of surprises and challenges. We've seen a lot of top players go against tough opponents, but we've also seen new players emerge. This game proves it againGramsThe charm and inability to **.
As a spectator, we can see that every fighter has put in a lot of effort and tried to win. They showed their technical and mental qualities on the table and presented a great game for the spectators. Each game is a well-choreographed matchup, and every shot is full of tension and excitement.
For Pang Junxu, the end of the match was not the result he wanted, but his performance still deserves recognition. As young as ChinaGramsA famous player, he showed perseverance and an enterprising mentality. Although he unfortunately failed to reach the round of 16, the experience will be an invaluable experience for the rest of his career.
I'm sure we'll see more exciting matchups and surprises as the game progresses. GramsEvery player in the arena is chasing victory, all for themselvesGramsDream and struggle. They are not just athletes, they areGramsRepresentative and promoter of the movement.
In the coming competitions, I look forward to the wonderful performances of more top players, and also look forward to the rise of new forces. Every competition is a new challenge, and every player has the opportunity to show their strength and style. I believe,GramsThis sport will continue to captivate us and bring us more surprises and enjoyment.