Snooker fever is heating up in Nanjing! Chinese stars Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda crushed their opponents at the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship, advancing to the round of 32 with style. Meanwhile, seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan delivered a crowd-pleasing comeback. Let’s break it down!
Ding’s Commanding Victory
Ding Junhui, the pride of the Chinese mainland, outplayed England’s Martin O'Donnell 6-1 in a swift first-round clash. After clinching five consecutive frames, Ding faced a brief challenge in the sixth but sealed the deal with a gritty defensive win in the seventh. Next up? A showdown with Iran’s Hossein Vafaei.
Zhang Anda Defends His Title Streak
Defending champion Zhang Anda proved why he’s a force to reckon with, defeating England’s David Grace 6-3. With a century break and a near-perfect 96, Zhang built a 5-1 lead before closing the match decisively. He’ll now face compatriot Lyu Haotian—expect fireworks!
O'Sullivan’s Redemption Arc
Ronnie \"The Rocket\" O'Sullivan avenged two prior losses to China’s He Guoqiang, winning 6-2 with breaks of 73, 87, and more. \"Chinese players are technically amazing,\" O'Sullivan said, praising his opponents. He’ll next battle China’s Pang Junxu in what’s sure to be a must-watch match!
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Chinese stars Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda crushed their opponents at the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship, advancing to the round of 32 with style. Meanwhile, seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan delivered a crowd-pleasing comeback. Let’s break it down! 
\"Chinese players are technically amazing,\" O'Sullivan said, praising his opponents. He’ll next battle China’s Pang Junxu in what’s sure to be a must-watch match!
