Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui battled his way into the World Open’s last 16 in Yushan, Jiangxi Province, overcoming Iran’s Hossein Vafaei 5-3 in a nail-biter on Tuesday. Despite trailing early, Ding’s 119 break and clutch performance in the final frames electrified the crowd. 🏆
Next up? A showdown with Shaun Murphy, who stunned fans with a perfect 147 break earlier in the tournament. Ding admitted he wasn’t at his peak but vowed to “try my best” against the former world champ. 👀
Meanwhile, compatriot Zhou Yuelong pulled off a seismic upset, toppling World No. 2 Kyren Wilson 5-4 after a rollercoaster match. Zhou raced to a 4-0 lead with two century breaks, survived Wilson’s furious comeback, then clinched victory in the decider. 💥
“I stayed calm even when he leveled,” said Zhou, now set to face Scotland’s John Higgins. “We both played well—I just waited for my moment.” 🧠
With high-stakes matches ahead, China’s snooker stars are serving must-watch drama! 🌟
