Ding Junhui hit his seventh career shot of 147 in the Snooker Masters, and Rocket Ronnie O'Sullivan led 5:3
At around 23 o'clock in the evening of January 8, 2024, a snooker master's tournament that has attracted global attention was hotly played in the United Kingdom. China's Ding Junhui and England's Ronnie O'Sullivan (known as "The Rocket") became the highlight of the evening. In the end, Ding Junhui hit a shot of 147 in the 7th game, which was the 7th shot of 147 in Ding Junhui's career and the 6th shot of 147 this season, and the historical number of 147 in snooker was No. 195.
In the first three rounds of the game, O'Sullivan scored 80 points and 119 points in a single stroke and took a 3:0 lead. O'Sullivan's outstanding performance is amazing, and his accuracy and force control are vividly displayed. At the beginning of the 4th game, O'Sullivan made some mistakes. Although Ding Junhui interrupted scoring many times, O'Sullivan also made frequent mistakes, and finally lost the game and entered the break 3:1.
This break was undoubtedly an opportunity for O'Sullivan to adjust, but he did not seem to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Ding Junhui's performance in the 7th game can be said to be amazing, and he successfully reversed the situation of the game with a shot of 147. After hitting this shot of 147, Ding Junhui first shook hands with the female referee, and then touched his fist with Ronnie O'Sullivan, who got up on the toilet, and the word 147 was also played on the LED screen at the scene to celebrate. This scene is undoubtedly the highest praise for Ding Junhui's superb skills.
Although Ding Junhui performed well in the game, O'Sullivan did not give in easily. The Rockets scored a high score of 127 in the final game to end the game with a 5-3 lead. The bout showcased the skill and tenacity of both fighters, who earned the respect and applause of the crowd for both victories and losses.
This match is a contest of technical and mental qualities, as well as a pursuit of honor and dreams. Regardless of the outcome, both fighters showed their strength and love for snooker. We look forward to many more performances from them in the coming competitions.
Technical Analysis
Ding Junhui's perfect score of 147 is undoubtedly a peak of his career. The precision, control and innovative thinking he displayed in the game was impressive. Especially in the 7th game, he managed to turn the tide of the game in the face of pressure, which is undoubtedly the best proof of his skill.
And Ronnie O'Sullivan, although he made some mistakes in the game, he still showed his high-level strength and rich game experience. His 127 points in a single stroke is enough to show that his strength is still not to be underestimated.
Psychological factors
This game is not only a contest of skills, but also a psychological test. Ding Junhui was not crushed by the pressure in the face of a 3:1 downset, but burst out with amazing energy in the seventh game and successfully hit a shot of 147, which is a reflection of his strong psychological quality.
Similarly, Ronnie O'Sullivan also showed his mental qualities. Although he took the lead in the first four games, when he was caught up by Ding Junhui in the next few games, he did not panic, but responded calmly, and finally ended the game with a 5:3 lead.
conclusion
This match was a wonderful snooker feast, with both players showing their excellent skills and strong mental qualities. Whether it is Ding Junhui's 147 perfect score or O'Sullivan's steady performance, we have seen the charm of snooker. We look forward to many more performances from them in the coming competitions.