Breaking news, amigos! 🇨🇳 China's Xiao Guodong has just snagged his first-ever ranking title at the Wuhan Open, and we're here for it! 🏆
In an epic showdown in Wuhan's Hubei Province, Xiao outplayed fellow countryman Si Jiahui with a final score of 10-7. 🎱 The tension was real as both players brought their A-game, knocking out some of the world's top snooker stars to get here.
Xiao took down World No. 2 Kyren Wilson and the legendary Shaun Murphy from England. Meanwhile, Si wasn't messing around either, defeating the World No. 1 and 29-time ranking event winner Judd Trump! Talk about underdogs rising! 🔥
Fun fact: This was only the third time ever that two Chinese players faced off in a snooker final. Flashback to 2013, Xiao was in the same position at the Shanghai Masters but fell short against Ding Junhui. But this time, he turned the tables and claimed victory! 🥳
The match was intense. Xiao closed the first session leading 6-3, thanks to impressive breaks of 128 and 73. Si fought back with a century run of 108 and two breaks of 84. It was a rollercoaster ride of skill and determination. 🎢
We're sending big congrats to Xiao Guodong for this monumental win! 🌟 Can't wait to see what's next for these rising stars in the snooker world. Stay tuned for more exciting sports action! 🎉
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China's Xiao Guodong captures first-ever ranking title at Wuhan Open
cgtn.com
