Snooker Shanghai Masters report! China has 2 wins and 6 losses, Wakelin advances, and Sijiahui makes a stunning comeback!

On July 29, Beijing time, the first round of the Snooker Shanghai Masters kicked off, concluding six matches on the same day. China's performance was dismal, achieving only 2 wins and 6 losses among the 8 players. Zhang Anda and Sijiahui fought hard to advance, while Wu Yize, Yuan Sijun, Zhou Jinhao, Wang Xinbo, Han Fuyuan, and Pang Junxu were eliminated as they faced formidable opponents, with all six going home!

Wakelin faced Zhou Jinhao. After the match began, the first two frames ended in a 1-1 tie. However, the subsequent matches fell into Wakelin's rhythm, as he won two consecutive frames to take the lead. Zhou Jinhao managed to win one frame, narrowing the score to 2-3, but Wakelin responded with another two wins, reaching match point at 5-2. Zhou Jinhao salvaged one match point with a break of 76, bringing the score to 3-5. In the ninth frame, Wakelin scored over 50 points in a single break, securing his spot in the last 16 with a 6-3 victory!

Zhang Anda faced Yuan Sijun. This match was a rollercoaster ride, starting with Zhang Anda going all out, scoring two centuries and one 60+, achieving a dream start with a 3-0 lead. However, Yuan Sijun quickly retaliated, winning three consecutive frames to tie the match at 3-3. Yuan Sijun then took the lead at 5-4, reaching match point. But Zhang Anda refused to give up, saving the match point to level it at 5-5, and in the deciding frame, he delivered a lethal blow with a break of 79, defeating Yuan Sijun 6-5!

Hawkins faced Wu Yize. Hawkins played exceptionally well, with sharp accuracy and no mistakes. He opened strong, winning three consecutive frames and solidly defeating Wu Yize 6-4. Notably, all six frames won by Hawkins were secured with single breaks, leaving Wu Yize with no chance to recover!

Sijiahui faced Wang Xinbo. Sijiahui started slowly, falling behind 1-3, which was quite surprising. Fortunately, he adjusted quickly, improving his accuracy and scoring two centuries along with two 80+ breaks, launching a 5-1 offensive surge to reverse the score and win 6-4 against Wang Xinbo, avoiding an upset!

In other matches, Han Fuyuan suffered a 0-6 defeat against Murphy, failing to win a single frame. Meanwhile, Pang Junxu lost 2-6 to the Australian powerhouse Robertson, suffering a heavy defeat as well!

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