Snooker Players Championship semifinalists emerge! The substitute wins 6-3, Trump 6-3, tonight Zhao Xintong faces Murphy

On February 20th Beijing time, two quarterfinal matches of the Snooker Players Championship have concluded. Higgins, stepping in as a substitute, delivered a stunning 6-3 win over Wakelin, and Trump faced off against Mark Williams, winning 6-3 in a fierce encounter. This means Higgins and Trump have secured two of the semifinal positions. According to the updated schedule, today's last two quarterfinals will feature Zhao Xintong versus Murphy and Selby against Mark Allen!

Higgins versus Wakelin. Higgins, who replaced O'Sullivan, showed incredible form. Against the tough opponent Wakelin, the first six frames were closely contested, ending tied at 3-3 in a battle of equals. Higgins demonstrated strong defense to claim three frames, while Wakelin’s precision earned him three as well. However, Higgins quickly found his rhythm and delivered a rapid-fire three-frame streak, winning 6-3 to advance to the semifinals!

Trump versus Mark Williams. A rare meeting between two snooker stars, this round was a peak showdown. At the start, Mark Williams struck hard with a powerful 141 break to take the lead. Trump then counterattacked with a combination of offense and defense, winning four consecutive frames to lead 4-1. Mark Williams responded with a century break and a 50+ run to win two frames, closing to 3-4. Trump quickly answered back with two winning breaks—a century and a 70+—securing a 6-3 victory over Mark Williams and a spot in the semifinals!

According to the schedule, at 9 PM tonight Zhao Xintong will face Murphy. Both are World Championship winners, and Zhao drawing Murphy is a favorable matchup with a good chance to reach the semifinals. Let’s wait and see!

Written by/Titan Sports Fiction