On April 26, 2022, Beijing time, the snooker World Championship decided the quarterfinals, and the post-80s big three who had high hopes before the game were hit hard. Two title-winning favourites, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson, were out in quick succession, which was clearly a super big underdog. Although Trump advanced to the quarterfinals, his state in the first two rounds was indeed very average, and if he encountered a slightly stronger opponent, it might be difficult for Trump to advance to the quarterfinals.
In these seasons, the post-80s big three Trump, Selby and Neil Robertson have gradually become the protagonists, taking most of the ranking championships and becoming the best successors of the 75 three masters. All three have world titles, and Selby's record at the World Championships is even better in comparison, but he has been at a low point this season, Trump's form has also declined, and Neil Robertson has remained stable as the number one favorite to win the tournament.
Judging from the signing table, the hope of the post-80s big three joining hands to advance to the quarterfinals is very great, because their opponents in the first two rounds are not top masters. As a result, the three of them advanced to the round of 16 together, but two of the players were upset in the second round. Defending champion Mark Selby lost 10-13 to Yan Bingtao and top-winning favourite Neil Robertson lost 12-13 to Lissovsky.
Mark Selby has played at a relatively high level, and considering that he has missed so many games before, this result is also more normal. Neil Robertson's missing out on the quarter-finals was a surprise, and against the attacking and defensively weak Lisovsky, Neil Robertson failed to establish a lead in the first two stages, but instead fell behind 7-9, which was one of the main reasons for his eventual defeat.
Of course, Neil Robertson is tenacious, and the pre-World Championship reversal of Higgins has also given him more confidence. Facing Lisovsky in the third stage, he played 147 under heavy pressure and won four consecutive sets, which suddenly reversed the decline. Unfortunately, Neil Robertson missed consecutive opportunities with 12-11 match points, losing 12-13 to Lisovsky, once again missing the quarterfinals of the World Championships, and missing a good opportunity to compete for the World Championship.
In the end, only Trump advanced to the quarterfinals of the post-80s big three, but his form was also very general, facing McGill, Trump led 10-6 in the first two stages, and the opponent counterattacked strongly in the third stage, once only 10-11 behind. At the crucial moment, Trump had good luck and finally passed 13-11. If Trump encounters a stronger opponent in the first two rounds, it may be difficult to advance to the quarterfinals.
Next, Trump against the experienced Bingham, if he still can't improve his form, it is sooner or later to get out. It can be said that the post-80s big three giants have been hit hard in this competition, and the 75 three masters have joined hands to advance to the top eight, comparing stability and dominance, there is still a gap between the post-80s big three, only continue to work hard!