China's snooker rising star Xu Si just pulled off the upset of the year, defeating three-time world champion Mark Williams 5-4 at the Xi’an Grand Prix! 🏆 The 25-year-old battled back from a 4-2 deficit, riding a wave of momentum that left fans breathless.
Frame-by-Frame Drama
Williams, nicknamed the 'Welsh Potting Machine,' initially dominated with precision breaks. But fatigue crept in during Frame 7, with Xu capitalizing on unforced errors. The decider? A clutch 100-point break by Xu that sealed his quarterfinal spot. 🎯
Underdog Energy vs. Veteran Power
Xu’s victory follows his elimination of former world champ Stuart Bingham earlier this week. Next up: a high-pressure match against England’s reigning world champion Kyren Wilson. Meanwhile, Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised to a 5-0 win, showcasing why he’s still snooker’s 🚀 'Rocket.'
Heartbreak for Gong
Fellow Chinese player Gong Chenzhi narrowly lost 5-4 to England’s Matt Selt after a black-ball thriller. The tournament continues Friday with quarterfinal action!
