Latest update: Nine Chinese players advance to the last 32, Chang Bingyu hits four centuries, Zhao Xintong wins 4-3 against Fan Zhengyi!

On February 25th Beijing time, the Snooker Welsh Open continued, and the last 32 have all been confirmed. The Chinese contingent performed impressively, with nine players clinching places in the last 32. Among the spotlight matches, Chang Bingyu dominated with four centuries to rout Murphy 4-0 in a stunning upset. In a derby battle, Zhao Xintong battled through seven frames to edge out Fan Zhengyi 4-3, and Jiang Jun caused a major surprise by eliminating four-time World Champion Selby 4-3, a truly unexpected outcome!

Jiang Jun faced four-time World Champion Selby. Selby started aggressively, firing two centuries and taking a 3-1 lead with a match point. Pushed to the brink, Jiang Jun refused to give up and played with greater determination, first scoring a 52 break to claw back a frame. He then seized momentum with a 65 break to level the match at 3-3. In the deciding frame, Selby had few chances, while Jiang steadily accumulated points to win 81-5, completing a remarkable 4-3 comeback to shock Selby and advance to the last 32. This victory was highly convincing; overcoming Selby is truly impressive!

Chang Bingyu faced Grand Slam champion Murphy. In this match, Chang played with fierce intensity, his attacking flow smooth and relentless. He blasted four centuries to dominate Murphy, who managed only a single point. This result was truly surprising. Chang became the third player in the tournament to hit four centuries in one match, earning high praise from Murphy, who applauded and congratulated him wholeheartedly!

In the matchup between Zhao Xintong and Fan Zhengyi, an intense derby battle unfolded. Zhao, competing back-to-back events, has become the standout player, with stamina being his biggest challenge. The two delivered a high-level contest: they split the first two frames 1-1 with winning breaks. Zhao then hit two successive centuries to reach a 3-1 match point. Fan held his nerve, winning two frames in a row to tie 3-3 and push the match to a decider. In the final frame, Zhao showed his killer instinct with a match-winning break, eventually defeating Fan 4-3 to safely advance to the last 32. Fan played very well, but Zhao was simply more fierce!

Thus, nine players in total have qualified for the last 32: reigning World Champion Zhao Xintong, Wuhan Open winner Xiao Guodong, Hawkins, Wu Yize, four ranking event runners-up including Zhou Yuelong, the slow-paced Zhang Anda, and rising stars Pang Junxu, Jiang Jun, Yuan Sijun, and Chang Bingyu!

Written by/Titan Sports Fiction