On February 3, 2024GramsIn the German Masters, after fierce competition, four players stood out and advanced to the semifinals. They are Trump and Karen. Wilson, Si Jiahui and Sam. Craigie. As the only representative of China, Si Jiahui's breakthrough became the focus, and Sam. Craigie swept defending champion Carter in the first round, causing a big upset.
Trump is the No. 2 player in the world and has won his opponents with a consistent consistency in his matches. He faced his old rival in the first roundHiggins, hit a single shot of 78 points and won with a score of 5-2. Since the World Grand Prix, Trump has once again advanced to the semifinals of the ranking tournament, showing his outstanding strength and high efficiency.
Karen. WilsonRanked 10th in the rankings, he faced the Chinese player in the first roundFan Zhengyi。AlthoughFan ZhengyiNot in good shape, butWilsonIt was still a 5-0 victory. For Chinese players, although they did not qualify for the semi-finals, it is already an achievement to be able to reach this stage in this event. I hope Si Jiahui doesn't put too much pressure on himself, focuses on playing, and does his best.
One of the most striking games was Sam. Craigie vs. defending champion Carter. Although he is only ranked 50th in the world, he showed that he was on par with the top 16 players in the competition. Craigie took the lead with a single shot of 71 points in the first game. In the next situation, he scored high scores one after another, defeated Carter 5-1, and became one of the dark horses of this tournament.
In the top half, Trump will face Sam. Craigie is a dark horse player. Trump, who has been aspiring to win the 27th ranking tournament title in his career. However, he still has two hurdles to overcome, one of which is with Sam. Craigie's showdown. Judd Trump has lost since the last timeO'SullivanAfter missing out on the championship, he has maintained an efficient performance and rarely fell behind early. This time against Sam. Craigie, Trump will face a tight match, but his experience and strength make him the favorite to advance to the final.
In the bottom half, Si Jiahui will face Karen. Wilson。Si Jiahui, a young Chinese player, showed his quality by reaching the semi-finals at the previous World Championships. And his opponent Karen. WilsonHe is an experienced player and has the largest number of ranking champions among the post-90s players. Si Jiahui must face Karen. WilsonThis will be a very tough test. But regardless of the outcome, Si Jiahui has already taken a major step towards a place in the first final of his career.
This timeGramsIn the semi-finals of the German Masters, there were some surprises and upsets. Sam. As a rising star of the post-90s, Craigie defeated defending champion Carter and became one of the dark horses of this competition. Si Jiahui showed his strength and potential with his outstanding performance and wonderful single-shot results, and hit the finals. Trump and Karen. WilsonAs experienced players, they also showed their talent and strength on the field.
For the Chinese players, they are internationalGramsThere are more and more breakthroughs in the competition, and Si Jiahui's outstanding performance has brought surprises and expectations. After years of hard work and training, Chinese players have continuously improved their level and gradually stepped onto the international stage. This timeGramsThe birth of the semi-finals of the German Masters also showcased ChinaGramsThe strength and potential of the players are for ChinaGramsThe development has added more confidence and motivation.
InGramsStrength and experience are very important factors, but at the same time, players need to maintain a good mentality and play their own characteristics and style. The rise and breakthrough of Chinese players is not only because they have sufficient technical strength, but also because of their continuous improvement and desire to win. They maintain a focused and all-out attitude in every competition, constantly surpassing themselves for ChinaGramsThe development has set an example.
in ChinaGramsWe also need more support and attention. Although Chinese players are getting better and better in international competitions, they still need to constantly improve their overall level and competitive ability. At the same time, we should also pay attention to and cultivate more young players, and give them more opportunities and platforms. It is believed that in the near future, ChinaGramsIt will show a more dazzling light on the international stage. Come on, ChinaGrams