On January 31, 2022, Beijing time, Zhao Xintong defeated Yan Bingtao 9-0 to win the German Masters championship and won two consecutive ranking championships in 56 days, creating a historical record. After the game, the Chinese Billiards Association sent a congratulatory letter congratulating Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao. The China Taiwan Association reaffirmed Ding Junhui's status and also mentioned Liang Wenbo, the original words are: Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao, as role models for a new generation of young players, will further encourage more Chinese billiards players to train hard under the leadership of Ding Junhui and Liang Wenbo to win glory for the country.
In these two seasons, Ding Junhui's state declined, the results were not ideal, Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong rose one after another, Yan Bingtao won the Masters championship, and Zhao Xintong was crowned the British Championship laurel. Just on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the two young players brought greater surprises, they passed the German Masters, the final of the division, Trump, Selby, Mark Williams and other superstars became the defeated players of the Chinese players.
In the final, Zhao Xintong played even better, winning 9-0, and in just 56 days, Zhao Xintong won the British Championship and the German Masters championship, creating a new record. So far, Zhao Xintong's final win rate is 100%, which is really too strong. Although Yan Bingtao lost the final and the score difference was relatively large, he had reached the final of the ranking tournament four times and also performed very well.
It can be said that Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao joined forces to send Chinese fans a New Year gift, which also shows that the overall strength of China's snooker has been greatly improved. After the game, the China Taiwan Association sent a congratulatory letter congratulating the two players, which was the best Chinese New Year gift. The Taiwan Association of China mentioned the achievements of the two players and said that the two would inspire young players to continue to win glory for the country under the leadership of Ding Junhui and Liang Wenbo.
Although Ding Junhui's state has declined and his results are not ideal, he is too important for China's snooker and is still a leading figure, and the China Taiwan Association has repeatedly affirmed Ding Junhui's status. This time also mentioned Liang Wenbo, although Liang Wenbo's results are relatively average, but like Ding Junhui, he has contributed important strength to China's snooker, and they are all role models and goals for young players to catch up.
Finally, the Chinese Billiards Association wishes all players who play overseas a happy New Year, they are far away from their families, they can't celebrate the Spring Festival with their families, they are training and preparing, it is really not easy, we should give them more understanding and respect. Ding Junhui posted the picture of his own training, he is still chasing his dreams, will not give up easily, I believe he can find the best of himself in the new year, and achieve good results again!