11-13, Yan Bingtao defeated Mark Williams and missed the World Championship Final 4! But being able to reach the top 8, Yan Bingtao has already made a personal history. Moreover, Yan Bingtao won the support of hendry, the 7th Champion of the World Championships, who believed that Yan Bingtao would win the World Championship earlier than Zhao Xintong!
Throughout the game, Yan Bingtao played very well, but also once suppressed Mark Williams, 8-8, Yan Bingtao won two consecutive sets, 10-8 lead, closer and closer to victory. But in the crucial moments, Mark Williams also had a big heart, and in the end, Mark Williams reversed after falling behind 8-10, 10-11, and advanced to the round of 4 13-11.
Yan Bingtao has made personal history by reaching the quarter-finals, which is his best result at the World Championships.
When the game ended, Yan Bingtao smiled and took the initiative to shake hands with Mark Williams to congratulate his opponents. At the scene, the audience applauded Yan Bingtao, and Mark Williams also nodded and affirmed Yan Bingtao. In this game, Yan Bingtao fought to the end and could leave with his head held high.
In the first time, The World Championship 7 Champion Hendry commented on the game, talking about Mark Williams, Hendry said, "In the last two sets, Mark's two single shots were very smooth, and under such great pressure, he was able to play in the state of training, which is a phenomenal performance. ”
For Yan Bingtao, Hendry was also full of praise, "I am optimistic that Yan Bingtao can win the World Championship before Zhao Xintong, this venue is suitable for him, he has everything to win here." ”
It is worth mentioning that in the current situation, after Ding Junhui, Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao have become the double giants of China's snooker. Zhao Xintong has previously received O'Sullivan's support, and the "Rockets" believe that Zhao Xintong can become a snooker GOAT, as long as he plays 80% of his potential, he can win 5-6 World Championship titles. Now, Yan Bingtao has the support of Hendry.
I don't know, Hendry and O'Sullivan, two legendary predictions, who would be more accurate.