Xu Si, ranked 48th globally, delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the WST International Championship, defeating snooker titan Judd Trump 6-4! The match saw wild momentum swings —Xu raced ahead with two 76-point breaks, only for Trump to claw back three straight frames. But the 29-year-old Chinese star locked in during the final stretch, sealing victory with a 104-point century break .
Mindset Over Muscle
\"My focus during clutch moments made the difference,\" Xu told reporters post-match. \"When the tension hit in the final frame, I channeled it into precision—no easy shots for Trump.\" The win halts Trump's 15-tournament quarterfinal streak and signals China's rising snooker dominance .
Chinese Snooker Renaissance
Xu isn't alone in the spotlight : Legend Ding Junhui advanced to his first season quarterfinal with a 109-break masterclass, while Wuhan Open champ Xiao Guodong earned his UK Championship seeding. \"We're closing the gap with top players,\" Xu emphasized—and the scoreboards are proving it .
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Underdog Triumph in Nanjing! 
—Xu raced ahead with two 76-point breaks, only for Trump to claw back three straight frames. But the 29-year-old Chinese star locked in during the final stretch, sealing victory with a 104-point century break 
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Mindset Over Muscle
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