On February 23, 2022, the snooker European Masters 32 was released, The Chinese players occupied eight seats, the seeded players were still nine, Selby and Murphy, the two world champions, were eliminated, just last year, the two had competed for the World Championship, but this season, the overall performance was somewhat sluggish, entering the third matchday, a number of famous players competed, the game will become more exciting.
14 Chinese players entered the main round, Lei Peifan and Zhang Anda participated in the postponement of the qualifiers, and finally eight advanced to the second round, namely Yan Bingtao, Zhou Yuelong, Liang Wenbo, Xiao Guodong, Fan Zhengyi, Pang Junxu, Yuan Sijun, Wu Yize, many fans are concerned about Zhao Xintong, the qualifier was eliminated, Ding Junhui was because he forgot to register, missed the specified time, and finally could only be absent.
In addition to Zhao Xintong, the seeded players who lost in the qualifiers were Maguire, Bingham, Mark. Alan, Mark. Williams temporarily withdrew from the game and Selby lost 3-5 to Jordan. Brown, Sean. Murphy lost 3-5 to Noppon. Sankham, out of the first round of the regular match.
The next eight Chinese players were tested in foreign competitions, with Xiao Guodong playing against Jordan. Brown, who once defeated O'Sullivan to win the Welsh Open, and this time defeated the world number one Selby, personal ability can not be underestimated, Zhou Yuelong against Graeme. Dortmund, who once won the World Championships, although his recent state has not been good, Zhou Yuelong still has to avoid light enemies.
Yan Bingtao vs Joe. Perry, both have won the ranking tournament, Joe. Perry is experienced and is a more difficult opponent, but Yan Bingtao's performance this season is very stable, I believe he has no problem, Liang Wenbo has been in good shape recently, reaching the final four of the tournament twice, as long as he continues his previous good form, he has the hope of defeating Thailand's Nopong. Sankham moved on.
The opponents of the four post-00s are too strong, and they need to play super normally if they want to be upset, or the opponents are not in the state, Fan Zhengyi against Karen. Wilson, Pang Junxu vs Robertson, Wu Yize vs O'Sullivan, Yuan Sijun vs Richie. Wharton, 18-year-old Wu Yize will challenge O'Sullivan, this game is worth paying attention to, O'Sullivan is in average form, almost eliminated by Zhang Anda.
Round of 32 matches:
Zone 1/4: Xiao Guodong vs Jordan. Brown, Zhou Yuelong vs Graeme. Dot, Brechel vs Son Shaward, Ryan. Dai vs Katie
Zone 2/4: Karen. Wilson vs Fan Zhengyi, Yan Bingtao vs Joe. Perry, Hawkins vs Gilbert, Robertson vs Pang Junxu
Zone 3/4: O'Sullivan vs. Wu Yize, Carter vs Ashley. Hegel, Gould vs Patrick, Higgins vs. Tom. Woodford
Zone 4/4: Liang Wenbo vs Sankham, Ritchie. Wharton vs Yuan Sijun, McGill vs Mitchell. Mann, Trump vs Maflin