Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui battled his way into the World Open’s last 16 in Yushan, Jiangxi Province, overcoming Iran’s Hossein Vafaei 5-3 in a nail-biter on Tuesday. Despite trailing early, Ding’s 119 break and clutch performance in the final frames electrified the crowd.
Next up? A showdown with Shaun Murphy, who stunned fans with a perfect 147 break earlier in the tournament. Ding admitted he wasn’t at his peak but vowed to “try my best” against the former world champ.
Meanwhile, compatriot Zhou Yuelong pulled off a seismic upset, toppling World No. 2 Kyren Wilson 5-4 after a rollercoaster match. Zhou raced to a 4-0 lead with two century breaks, survived Wilson’s furious comeback, then clinched victory in the decider.
“I stayed calm even when he leveled,” said Zhou, now set to face Scotland’s John Higgins. “We both played well—I just waited for my moment.”
With high-stakes matches ahead, China’s snooker stars are serving must-watch drama!
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