On the evening of January 9, Beijing time, the 2002 Snooker Masters began. As one of the three major competitions in the professional snooker field, the Masters have always been highly regarded. This year's Masters has a total of Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong two main attackers to participate, with Yan Bingtao's opener 4-6 defeat to The Golden Left Hand Williams, whether the Chinese players can win the championship depends on Zhao Xintong.
Yan Bingtao was invincible to Uncle Ma
Yan Bingtao won last year's Masters and qualified as the defending champion for this year's competition. Zhao Xintong got the Ticket to the Masters because of the previous British Championship victory. From the current situation, in the case of Ding Junhui's poor state, Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong are recognized as potential newcomers, shouldering the hope of China's snooker. The two competed at the same time, which also made Chinese fans have high hopes for this year's Masters. However, in the opening match that began at 21:00 Beijing time on January 9, Yan Bingtao was beaten 5-1 by Uncle Ma with a 3-1 lead, and finally lost 4-6 and failed to defend the title.
Zhao Xintong won the Championship
After Yan Bingtao's round of travel out, Zhao Xintong became the last hope of Chinese fans at this Masters. Xiao Zhao's opponent in the first round is Higgins, who was just defeated by himself in the Previous British Championship. As far as the latest state is concerned, it is obvious that Zhao Xintong is better, as evidenced by the direct promotion of the previous champions league eight wins. Comparing the strength of the two, Zhao Xintong is also stronger than the wizard in terms of accuracy and offensive firepower, but the defense and positioning are still Higgins better. Therefore, this game should be an offensive and defensive battle, Zhao Xintong's spear and the wizard's shield in the end who is strong, will determine the direction of the game.
Zhao Xintong had the strength to defeat the wizard
In addition, due to the age gap, the elderly wizard and the youthful Zhao Xintong are not comparable in terms of energy and physical strength. Therefore, overall, Zhao Xintong's winning rate is greater. If the battle reaches the decider, I believe that Zhao Xintong, who is still physically superior, will laugh to the end. Of course, if Zhao Xintong played the final of the British Championship, the wizard would not win more than three sets. In order to facilitate fans to enjoy this wonderful offensive and defensive battle, the CCTV Sports Channel will start live broadcasting from 22:35 on the evening of the 10th. Friends who like snooker, please lock the channel and cheer for Zhao Xintong!