In an electrifying match at the WST International Championship in Nanjing, China's rising star Xu Si stunned snooker fans by defeating the world No.1, England's Judd Trump, with a 6-4 victory. 🌟
Xu came out swinging, securing an early 2-0 lead with impressive breaks of 76 in each frame. But Trump, known for his fierce comebacks, clinched the next three frames to take the lead. The tension was palpable as the players traded the following frames, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
In a display of sheer determination, Xu shut out Trump in the last three frames, not allowing him to score a single point! He sealed his victory with stunning runs of 104, 69, 58, and 68. Talk about a power move! 💪
\"It was my mindset during the key moments that helped,\" Xu shared after his triumphant win. \"In the last frame, I felt a bit of tension, but luckily things went well, and I didn't leave any easy shots. Finishing the match felt really good. Sometimes you reach a point where you're very nervous, and then suddenly you're not nervous anymore.\"
He added, \"I feel there's a much smaller gap now between myself and the top players. Recently, many Chinese players have been advancing to the latter stages of tournaments, which shows a significant improvement overall.\" 🇨🇳✨
This upset ended Trump's incredible streak of reaching at least the quarterfinals in 15 consecutive tournaments since January, during which he clinched four titles and reached two other finals. 🏆
Meanwhile, in another all-China clash, Ding Junhui defeated Jiang Jun 6-3, with a top break of 109, advancing to his first ranking event quarterfinals of the season. 🎉
Wuhan Open champion Xiao Guodong also made headlines by overcoming England's Jack Lisowski 6-3. This victory propels Xiao into the elite 16 for the first time in his career, securing his spot as a seeded player for the upcoming UK Championship in November. 🚀
The rise of Chinese talent in the snooker world is impossible to ignore. With players like Xu Si making bold statements on the global stage, the future of snooker looks bright and full of surprises! Stay tuned for more action. 🎱🔥
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Xu Si upsets World No. 1 Judd Trump at WST International Championship
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