On February 18, 2022, Beijing time, the Snooker Welsh Open continued to qualify. On the third matchday, three Chinese players appeared, and the result was 1 win and 2 losses. Yuan Sijun swept Patrick 4-0 and advanced to the main tournament. 19-year-old rising star Chang Bingyu lost three consecutive sets in a 2-1 lead, and was reversed by star Ryan Day and missed the regular game. Repefan lost 2-4 to Ali Carter and was also eliminated.
The qualifying round is only played in one round, and the winner will advance to the main tournament. Previously, Lu Ning took the lead in qualifying, and Lu Haotian was out 3-4. Entering the third match day, three Chinese players came on the stage, Yuan Sijun only shot a 50+, but his ability to seize the opportunity was stronger, sweeping Patrick 4-0 and successfully qualifying for the main tournament.
The 19-year-old Chang Bingyu challenged Ryan Day, and after the opening, Ryan Day scored a single shot of 134 points, which was in excellent form. However, Chang Bingyu was not affected, and played a single shot of 79 points and 73 points in succession to win 2-1 against the opponent. In the third set of the game, Ryan Day scored a single 63 points, and Chang Bingyu completed the reversal with a single shot of 73 points, which was quite exciting.
Unfortunately, Chang Bingyu failed to win the game, Ryan Dai played another shot to break the hundred, a shot 50+, won 3 consecutive sets, 4-2 reverse Chang Bingyu, advanced to the main game, Chang Bingyu was eliminated.
Another youngster, Lei Peifan, challenged the experienced Ali Carter, and the two formed a tug-of-war, or Ali Carter was superior, although he only shot a 50+, but Ali Carter won 4-2 to advance to the main tournament. The Chinese players won 1 win and 2 losses on this matchday, and the results were very average.
In other competitions, Zach Shulty eliminated Barry Pinchis 4-2, Hamad Mia eliminated Rose Muir 4-2, Ashley Carty eliminated Duane Jones 4-1, Graeme Dortt eliminated Halworth 4-3 and Wahedi eliminated women's snooker world champion Evans 4-1.
Next, a number of Chinese players appeared, Zhou Yuelong played against Jamie Jones, Scarlett played against Nigel Bond, Xiao Guodong was played against Michael White, Cao Yupeng and Fan Zhengyi started the derby. The strength of the opponents in the qualification round is average, and Chinese players should seize the opportunity to strive to win the game, because they can get the opportunity to duel with the masters if they advance to the main tournament. As can be seen from the competition process, our young Chinese players are very talented, but lack of competition experience, if you can compete with O'Sullivan, Higgins and other masters, there will definitely be improvement!