As of 6 AM today (September 18, 2025), the national players have played 11 matches in the Snooker England Open, recording 3 victories and 8 defeats, facing a major setback. Among them, Zhao Xintong, Xiao Guodong, Si Jiahui, and Zhang Anda lost and were knocked out.

In the 8 matches that ended last night, the national team achieved 3 wins and 5 losses, as shown in the following chart.

1. Ding Junhui won 4-1 against Celtic to move into the last 16.
2. Wu Yize defeated Wakelin 4-2 to advance to the last 16.
3. Zhou Yuelong beat Mark Williams 4-1 to reach the last 16.
4. Yuan Sijun was eliminated after losing 1-4 to Trump.
5. Lei Peifan was knocked out after a 0-4 loss to Selby.
6. Pang Junxu lost 0-4 to Williams and was eliminated.
7. Xiao Guodong was eliminated after a 3-4 defeat to Walton.
8. Zhang Anda lost 1-4 to Jack Jones and was knocked out.

In the three matches held early this morning, all national players were eliminated, details are shown below.

1. Fan Zhengyi was knocked out after a 1-4 loss to Murphy.
2. Si Jiahui was eliminated following a 2-4 defeat to Brecel.
3. Zhao Xintong lost 1-4 to Lisowski and was knocked out.

Post-Match Summary

1. In the round of 32 to 16, the national team suffered a heavy loss with only three players advancing. Top 16 world-ranked players Zhao Xintong, Si Jiahui, Xiao Guodong, and Zhang Anda were all eliminated, which is very disappointing.
2. Ding Junhui, Wu Yize, and Zhou Yuelong won their matches to reach the last 16. Among these top players, only Ding Junhui advanced and deserves praise. Zhou Yuelong’s victory over the veteran Mark Williams was a huge upset and deserves great recognition.
3. We look forward to the three qualifiers winning their matches in today’s round of 16 and continuing to advance.