Hey snooker fans! In a thrilling all-Chinese showdown at the WST Shanghai Masters in the Chinese mainland's vibrant Shanghai Municipality, 28-year-old Zhao Xintong showed off his world-class skills by defeating veteran icon Ding Junhui 6-1. This win has catapulted Zhao into the semifinals, setting the stage for more high-voltage action! ⚡️
Zhao wasted no time, opening the match with an impressive 134 break. Although Ding tried to fight back with an 84 break in the third frame, Zhao quickly responded with another century break of 132, cementing a solid lead at 3-1. As the match rolled on, Zhao maintained his momentum with additional breaks of 75, 75, and 119, firmly sealing his victory.
Reflecting on his performance, Zhao shared, "I brought out my true level, and did not think too much about the match. I just focused on my own pace and ball control." Meanwhile, Ding admitted that missed chances made the contest tougher, acknowledging Zhao's strong play and seizing of opportunities.
Next up, Zhao will face England's Kyren Wilson, who recently stunned the stage by eliminating his compatriot, the seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, with a 6-3 win. The semifinals promise even more excitement as emerging snooker stars battle it out!
Stay tuned for more updates on this electrifying journey at the #ShanghaiMasters!
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Zhao eases past Ding to advance to semifinals at WST Shanghai Masters
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