Exclusive Secrets! **The World Open has set off a shocking change, Chinese players have qualified for the main event, and a passionate and turbulent duel is like a prelude to a global sports carnival. January 22, 2024, this day is destined to be remembered in the long scroll of history. Seven Chinese players shined on the field, among which Zhou Yuelong, Tian Pengfei, Liu Hongyu and Fan Zhengyi stood out, and the changes on the field were amazing.
First up was Zhou Yuelong, whose derby match with Jiang Jun aroused endless anticipation. Zhou Yuelong, who was born in the 90s, has competed for the championship of the ranking competition many times, but he is always a little short at the critical moment. The opponent Jiang Jun is a professional rookie, and he has not been qualified for a long time, and his performance is relatively mediocre. The gap in the rankings is remarkable, with 21 against 107, and a contest of strength is about to begin.
The game kicked off, and Zhou Yuelong led 71-9 in the first game. In the next situation, Zhou Yuelong repeatedly got started and won the grappling 68-17, and the two sides did not have a 50 in the first four rounds, and the quality was not high. Jiang Jun made frequent mistakes in a tense atmosphere, while Zhou Yuelong won the fourth game 68-27 to extend the lead.
After the halftime, Zhou Yuelong scored 58-45 and took the lead in getting the match point. In the sixth game, Jiang Jun scored a red ball but failed to continue to connect, and Zhou Yuelong scored 75 points in a single stroke to lock up the victory, and finally defeated Jiang Jun 5-1. The result of this match makes people deeply feel the tenacity behind Zhou Yuelong's strength and experience, and it also makes us pay more attention to the future performance of professional newcomer Jiang Jun.
In another key match, Fu Jiajun was out early, and Dominic Dyer eliminated the player who had won three ranking tournaments 5-3. Fu Jiajun's sluggish performance is attracting attention, can he find his form in the future and become another legend?
In addition to Zhou Yuelong, Tian Pengfei and Fan Zheng.
1. Liu Hongyu is also a bright spot among Chinese players. Tian Pengfei scored 102 points, 70 points, 55 points, and 53 points in a single stroke, and defeated Thailand's Wangharuthai 5-1, showing strong strength. Fan Zhengyi scored 107 points, 65 points, and 61 points in a single stroke in the duel with Dylan Emery, eliminated his opponent 5-2, and broke into the main match again. He has beaten O'Sullivan at the European Masters and achieved good results, but he needs to work harder lately.
Professional newcomer Liu Hongyu was not to be outdone, and he defeated Jamie Clark 5-1 with an excellent performance of 80 points, 60 points, and 51 points in a single stroke. At last year's English Open, Liu Hongyu unexpectedly advanced to the semifinals and defeated Ding Junhui, and this time he once again proved his strength. Peng Yisong was swept by Rich Wharton and went out 5-0, and the game is always full of variables and unknowns.
In terms of prize money, the World Open has increased slightly, with the winner taking home a generous £170,000 prize. Defending champion Judd Trump will face stiff competition from Luca Brecel, Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda, and the decision to postpone the qualifying round to the main event also adds a touch of mystery to this year's competition.
Trump will appear in advance, the opponent is weak, and it has become everyone's conjecture to win easily. The performance of the defending champion will also be a highlight of this World Open. After beating Thailand's Tachaiya last year, he now needs to go through a best-of-nine qualifying round to defend his title.
Finally, a special mention should be made of the two female players who failed to break into the main draw in this ** gram feast. The hard work and progress of the female players in the field cannot be ignored, and I hope they will continue to achieve better results in future competitions.
This World Open is not only a game, but also a feast full of passion, challenge and expectation. The rise of Chinese players, the emergence of newcomers, and the persistence of veterans will all become part of the history of the company. The wonderful game continues, let's look forward to the future of **gram!