Live now! The Snooker World Grand Prix schedule: Quarterfinalists to be decided, Xiao Guodong vs Rocket,

On February 5th Beijing time, the second round of the Snooker World Grand Prix will fully start. Based on the newest schedule, the full lineup for the quarterfinals will be decided today. The Chinese squad has 9 players vying for the final eight, including two domestic clashes, which means two quarterfinal spots are effectively locked in advance. Matches will be split into two sessions: four matches at 13:00 and another four at 19:00. The games are underway!

This Snooker Grand Prix has seen a huge breakthrough for the Chinese team, with 10 players entering the first round and achieving an impressive 9 wins and 1 loss, with only Ding Junhui falling. This outstanding record is historic. Next, we will fully focus on reaching the quarterfinals. Since we have two derby matches in the round of 16 — Si Jiahui vs Pang Junxu and Wu Yize vs Chang Bingyu — we have effectively secured two quarterfinal spots in advance!

At 1 PM today, four players will compete in three of the matches. One of the highlights is the match between Xiao Guodong and O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan is the last remaining member of the "Class of ’75," but his form this season has been declining, so Xiao Guodong has a real chance to defeat him. Si Jiahui and Pang Junxu face off in a derby battle; they have very different playing styles, making it a clash of contrasts where either could win depending on their performance on the day. Meanwhile, Zhang Anda will face Hawkins, who eliminated Ding Junhui, presenting a major challenge. It won’t be easy to advance, but an upset is possible!

At 7 PM, four matches will start with five players involved across all games. One derby match features Wu Yize against Chang Bingyu; both are attacking players, promising an intense and thrilling encounter — a youthful storm worth watching closely. Zhao Xintong faces a tough opponent again: Selby, Alexander!

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