Young Chinese Star Makes History in York
Pang Junxu delivered 2025's biggest snooker shocker Wednesday, defeating three-time world champion Mark Williams 6-3 at the UK Championship! 🎯 The 25-year-old from China dominated early play at York Barbican Centre, maintaining composure even when Williams threatened a comeback with a 112 break.
Frame-by-Frame Fireworks
Pang sealed his first career quarterfinal spot with a tournament-high 116 break – the ultimate mic-drop moment 🤯. His victory sets up an epic clash against 2013-2020 champion Neil Robertson, who crushed China's Wu Yize 6-1 earlier Wednesday.
What's Next?
All eyes are now on Thursday's quarterfinals where Pang's precision potting meets Robertson's veteran savvy. Could this be snooker's new generation moment? 🌍💥
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Pang surprises Williams to advance to quarterfinals at UK Championship
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