In the early morning of April 18, Beijing time, the Snooker World Championships ended the second matchday competition. As a result, China's Zhao Xintong beat Clark 10-2 and reached the round of 16 for the second time after Selby. O'Sullivan, who was highly called for the title, beat Gilbert 10-5 to become the third person in the round of 16. The other two seeds, Murphy and Hawkins, were both carried away to bid farewell to Crucible.
Zhao Xintong defeated Clark
In the battle between Zhao Xintong and Clark, Zhao Xintong led 7-2 in the first stage. After the start of the second stage of the game, Zhao Xintong continued to be in good shape, winning two consecutive sets with 82 points and 88 points in a single shot, and taking the lead in 9-2 to get the match point. In the twelfth set, the two were entangled in a fight, and after many rounds of fighting, Zhao Xintong won 67-40, thus advancing to the second round 10-2. Zhao Xintong's opponent in the second round is Maguire, who eliminated Murphy 10-8.
Rockets take off
Less than three hours after Zhao Xintong's promotion, O'Sullivan's match with Gilbert began. In the first stage, the two sides fought 6-3, with the Rockets leading. In the first half of the second stage, both sides won two sets each, and the score came to 8-5. After returning from halftime, the Rockets never gave Brother Potato a chance again, winning two consecutive games 107-0, 68-0, and sending Brother Potato home to sell potatoes at 10-5.
Murphy was no match for Maguire
Compared with the smooth take-off of the rocket, the two games that began at 2 a.m. Beijing time on the 18th, as seeded hawkins and Murphy, were both out. Both the Magician and Master Huo fell behind 3-6 in the first stage. After the start of the second stage, Murphy found the touch and at one point overtook Maguire 8-7, but then the coat regained its threat, ending the battle 10-8 in three consecutive sets.
Master Huo was carried away
Master Huo played against the unknown Page, winning two consecutive sets in the opening game to chase 5-6, and it seemed that the dawn had reappeared. After that, the two sides came and went, and the score came to 7-8. But at the critical time, Master Huo was confused, and Peiqi sent Master Huo home at 10-7 in two consecutive cities. So far, two of the top sixteen seeded players have been carried away.