It's a thrilling time for snooker fans! 🎱 In an electrifying display at the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, three homegrown talents—Ding Junhui, Xu Si, and Xiao Guodong—have powered their way into the semifinals! 🏆
Ding Junhui, the crowd favorite, faced off against England's world champion Kyren Wilson. The atmosphere was intense as Ding surged ahead with an early 4-1 lead, showcasing impressive breaks of 57, 72, and 84. But Wilson wasn't backing down without a fight! He bounced back with breaks of 57, 70, and 80, leveling the match at 4-4. Talk about a nail-biter! 😱
In the final frames, Ding turned up the heat 🔥, delivering two century breaks of 129 and 123. The crowd went wild as he sealed his victory! \"I could really feel the support from the crowd—they wanted to see me perform well and get a good result,\" Ding shared after the match. \"Kyren is world champion and one of the most consistent top players at the moment, so this wasn't an easy win. If I hadn't played as well as I did today, it would have been tough to beat him.\"
With Xu Si and Xiao Guodong also clinching their spots in the semifinals, Chinese fans are buzzing with excitement! Could we see an all-Chinese final? Stay tuned! 🎉
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Three Chinese players reach WST International Championship semifinals
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