Chinese snooker star Xiao Guodong has written his name into the history books, clinching his first-ever career ranking title after a nail-biting 10-7 victory over compatriot Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Tour (WST) Wuhan Open! 🎉 The electric final, held in Wuhan’s China Optics Valley Convention & Exhibition Center, capped off a thrilling week of cue-sport drama.
The 34-year-old veteran battled through a star-studded lineup, knocking out World No. 2 Kyren Wilson and former world champion Shaun Murphy of England. Not to be outdone, 21-year-old rising star Si Jiahui stunned fans by defeating World No. 1 Judd Trump—proving China’s snooker talent is 🔥on fire🔥 right now.
This showdown marked the third all-Chinese final in WST history, with Xiao redeeming his 2013 Shanghai Masters loss to Ding Junhui. 🏆 'It’s been a long journey,' Xiao said post-match, 'but finally, this trophy is mine.'
With breaks of 128 and 73, Xiao dominated the early session, though Si fought hard with a 108-century break. Fans are already dubbing this clash a 'generational showdown'—will Xiao’s win spark a new era for China’s snooker scene? Stay tuned! 🌟
