At the WST Shanghai Masters held on the Chinese mainland in Shanghai, 28-year-old world champion Zhao Xintong delivered a stunning performance against veteran icon Ding Junhui, cruising to a 6-1 victory in an all-Chinese quarterfinal showdown.
Zhao opened the match with an impressive break of 134, setting the tone early. Although Ding answered with an 84 break in the third frame, Zhao quickly responded with a century break of 132, pushing his lead to 3-1. As the contest progressed, Zhao maintained his momentum, rolling out further breaks of 75, 75, and 119 to seal the win.
Reflecting on his performance, Zhao remarked, "I brought out my true level, and did not think too much about the match. I just focused on my own pace and ball control." Ding expressed his frustration over missed opportunities, acknowledging Zhao's strong form and seizing of key moments.
Looking ahead, Zhao will now face England's Kyren Wilson in the semifinals, who stunned seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in a previous clash. Fans can expect a high-energy battle in the next round as these two snooker stars continue their quest for glory. 🎱🔥
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Zhao eases past Ding to advance to semifinals at WST Shanghai Masters
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