6-0 & 6-5! Snooker National Championship Report: Wu Yize sweeps Hawkins, Zhao Xintong eliminates Selby

On November 6th Beijing time, the quarterfinals of the Snooker National Championship finished two matches, with two Chinese players pushing for the last four. Wu Yize showed fiery form to dominate Hawkins 6-0 without dropping a frame, and Zhao Xintong fought a tough 11-frame battle to edge out Selby 6-5. Thus, the tournament's semifinal lineup includes two Chinese players: Wu Yize and Zhao Xintong, who will compete against each other to ensure one finalist spot!

Wu Yize faced Hawkins. In this match, Wu Yize maintained the momentum he had against Trump, playing with unstoppable aggression like a charging tiger and demonstrating incredible precision. Hawkins was left helpless as the match quickly became one-sided. Wu Yize swept Hawkins 6-0, pulling off another upset by eliminating a strong opponent and advancing to the final with an impressive 12 consecutive winning frames. His form is truly unbeatable!

Zhao Xintong went up against Selby. Zhao Xintong found his long-lost form in this event, no longer exiting in early rounds but progressing further. In the quarterfinals, he faced the defensive master Selby and was initially considered the underdog. Selby showed top-class defense early on, denying Zhao many chances, scoring a century and two 50+ breaks to lead 3-1. Zhao responded with a 50+ break to narrow it to 2-3, but Selby quickly hit another century to extend his lead to 4-2. At a critical moment, Zhao rediscovered his attacking rhythm, firing three consecutive 50+ breaks to win three frames in a row and take a 5-4 match point. Selby refused to give up, scoring 81 points in a frame to push the match to a decider. In the final frame, Zhao played steadily and sealed the match with a decisive 63 break, clinching a 6-5 comeback victory over Selby and advancing to the semifinals. It’s clear that the Zhao from the World Championship has returned, with precise defense and remarkable mental toughness!

With this, two semifinal spots in the tournament are confirmed: Wu Yize and Zhao Xintong. They will meet in the semifinals, guaranteeing one finalist from their clash. We expect an intense battle full of sparks, though both are dear to us and we don’t want to see either eliminated. However, only one can advance, so it will come down to who performs better under pressure. Keep fighting!

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