🎱 China's snooker sensation Si Jiahui battled through a tense showdown against Ben Woollaston to secure his spot in the World Snooker Championship quarterfinals! The 21-year-old prodigy, seeded 13th, faced a fierce challenge in Sheffield as Woollaston clawed back from a 9-7 deficit to tie the match 9-9 with a stunning 110-point break. 🔥
But Si, who reached the semifinals in 2023, dug deep and won four of the final five frames to lock in a 13-10 victory. 🏆 This marks his second quarterfinal appearance in three years — solidifying his status as one of snooker's rising stars. 🌟
Next up, Si will face either Jack Lisowski or Stuart Bingham. Can he go all the way? Let us know your predictions! 💬
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Si edges Woollaston to reach World Snooker Championship quarterfinals
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