1. Welsh Open: The semi-finals are out! O'Donnell eliminated Brecel and Wilson made the cut.
* Martin O'Donnell defeated world No. 4 Brecel 5-3 in the final of the Welsh Open 1 4, a match that was one of the biggest upsets in the tournament. Brecel, the new world champion and ranked No. 4 in the world, has been in a slump since winning the title, but is gradually picking up in this tournament. Martin O'Donnell, ranked 76th, turned into a dark horse, defeating Hamilton and Fu Jiajun successively, showing strong competitiveness. In the game, Martin O'Donnell relied on his excellent performance and stable mentality, and scored high scores in a row, and finally eliminated Brecel with an aggregate score of 5-3 and successfully advanced to the semi-finals.
In this blood-boiling matchup, Martin O'Donnell showed strong technical skills and game experience. He controlled the tempo of the game accurately, steadily advancing his attack, and every shot appeared unusually calm and accurate. At the same time, Brecel struggled to resist, but struggled to find the key to cracking his opponent. In the end, Martin O'Donnell managed to win the victory with his excellent performance, and won more glory for himself.
In the other 1 4 final, Gary Wilson swept Anthony McGill 5-0 to advance to the semifinals. Gary Wilson, currently ranked 16th in the world, has had an excellent season and previously won the Scottish Open. In this competition, he was in great shape, winning one after another, showing strong competitive strength. McGill, on the other hand, is in fine form as world number 25 and has previously reached the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Open. Despite McGill's best efforts, he was unable to resist the opponent's attack in the face of Gary Wilson's strong performance, and finally suffered a 0-5 defeat.
In this match, Gary Wilson showed excellent play and consistent mentality, and he seemed to be at ease with every shot. He always took the initiative in the game, skillfully dealt with his opponent's attacks, and steadily completed his victory. In contrast, McGill, while impressive, struggled to withstand Gary Wilson's powerful offensive. In the end, Gary Wilson managed to take the game into his own hands with his excellent gram skills and game strategy, and won a beautiful victory.
In the other 1 4 final, Slessor defeated Dominic Dale 5-3 to reach the semi-finals. Dyer, currently ranked 49th in the world, had a strong performance at the tournament, with Linkstein Moody and Jack Jones advancing to the quarterfinals. Slessor, on the other hand, is ranked 50th in the world and has beaten Emery and Fan Zhengyi to reach the last eight. The match became a duel between two dark horses, and although Dale tried hard to resist, he was ultimately defeated by Slesser's strong performance and unfortunately stopped in the 1 4 finals.
In this intense battle, Slessor showed excellent skill and game experience, pushing the attack steadily and delivering power and accuracy with every shot. Dale, on the other hand, defended stubbornly, but struggled to withstand Slessor's continuous attacks, and ultimately failed to turn the situation around. With his extraordinary performance, Slessor managed to advance to the semi-finals and won more glory for himself.
Higgins managed to advance to the semifinals with a 4-5 win over Mark Allen, ranked 3, in the 3 finals. Higgins, a four-time world champion and currently ranked 12th in the world, has reached the semi-finals several times this season. In this tournament, he teamed up with Ryan Day and Matthew Selt to advance to the last 8. Mark Allen, on the other hand, is ranked No. 3 in the world, having previously won the Champion of Champions and the Single-Game Limited-Time Tournament to reach the quarterfinals. Despite Allen's stubborn resistance, Higgins' strong offensive led to a 2-5 defeat.
In this match, Higgins showed his dominance and consistency as a World Champion, and his superb skills and calm mind won the applause of the crowd. At the same time, Mark Allen also tried his best to show his strength and skill, but in the end, he could not resist the pressure of Higgins. Higgins led the way in the tournament and eventually won steadily with his excellent performance to advance to the semi-finals first.
2. Semi-final matchup: Higgins vs Gary Wilson Slessor vs Martin O'Donnell.
In the upcoming semifinals, world No. 12 John Higgins will face world No. 16 Gary Wilson. As a four-time World Champion, Higgins has a wealth of experience and skill set, and his consistency and composure often lead to victory in crucial moments. Gary Wilson, on the other hand, has been in great form this season, winning the Scottish Open beforehand. This semi-final will be a clash of strength and experience, with both players going all out to qualify for the final.
In the other semi-final, world No. 50 Slesser will take on No. 76 Martin O'Donnell. Slessor has been outstanding in this tournament, showing strong first-class skills and a consistent mentality, and he will give it his all to make it to the final. Martin O'Donnell, as the dark horse in this event, stubbornly reached the semi-finals all the way, showing excellent competitive strength and good ball skills. This semi-final is set to be intense, with the two players battling out for the ultimate victory.
*As a sport that attaches equal importance to technique and psychology, players need to maintain a calm and stable state in high-intensity duels, and go all out to challenge themselves and their opponents. In this Welsh Open, the strength and performance of the top four players undoubtedly brought a wonderful duel to the audience. Every game is in full swing, full of suspense and surprises, and it makes people can't take their eyes off it. In the next semi-finals, Higgins, Gary Wilson, Slessor and Martin O'Donnell will be in a fierce battle for the title. The wonderful game is not only a contest of technical strength, but also a test of psychological quality, looking forward to more exciting duels, let us witness the charm of the game!