On April 10, Beijing time, on the green battlefield of snooker, which is full of skills and psychological warfare, the performance of three Chinese snooker athletes in the World Championships qualifying tournament undoubtedly added a touch of bright color to this spring. They not only won the competition, but also won the growing attention and respect of Chinese players on the world snooker stage. Among them, the most dazzling are Fu Jiajun, Ma Hailong and Long Zehuang, who also swept their opponents and entered the next round of competition.
Fu Jiajun, the veteran snooker fighter, once again proved his mettle against women's world champion Seri Papong. He not only advanced easily with a score of 10-1, but also showed superb skills and rich experience in the game, allowing people to see the demeanor of a mature player and his love for snooker.
Ma Hailong, ranked 86th in the world, is a Chinese player who should not be underestimated. In this season's China Tour of the Chinese Billiards Association, he finally won the semi-finals with his stable performance and strong psychological quality, not only advancing to the finals, but also obtaining valuable qualifications to enter the professional tour in the next two seasons. In the confrontation with Brazil's Victor Sakkis, he also won with an overwhelming momentum with a score of 10-1, showing the world the momentum and potential of the Chinese player.
Speaking of this season's dark horse, it must be Long Zehuang. The rookie showed potential in his debut season, beating a number of top-ranked opponents, including the semi-finalists at last year's World Championships. His style of play is calm and sharp, and every move shows the temperament of a champion. In the match against Sidney Wilson, he completed the first stage of the contest with a series of wonderful 50+ points in a single stroke, making the opponent almost unable to touch the ball.
After a short break, the race moved into the second stage. Long Zehuang did not give his opponent any chance to turn the tables, and he continued to dominate the game with a steady mentality and precise ball skills. In the tenth game, he continued to push the score to 9-1 with a brilliant performance, earning himself eight match points, which already foreshadowed the final outcome of the match.
In the eleventh game, Long Zehuang's performance did not weaken in the slightest, and his consistency was in the same vein as the skills he had shown before. Every shot looked so calm and confident, as if victory was already in his pocket. In this game, he sealed the victory with a beautiful performance of 54 points, and finally gracefully embarked on the road to promotion with a total score of 10-1. This is not just a victory, but a magnificent chapter for a rookie to announce his arrival to the world.
The success of Fu Jiajun, Ma Hailong and Long Zehuang not only represents personal glory, but also symbolizes the boundaries that Chinese snooker continues to cross on the international stage. Their victory is the best reward for the continuous investment in Chinese snooker and the cultivation of new talents over the years. In these players, we see the globalization trend of snooker and the results of China's efforts in this field.
In the world of snooker, skill is obviously the key to victory, but determination is just as important. Fu Jiajun's comeback road, Ma Hailong's steady attack, and Long Zehuang's calm life are all manifestations of their strong will. Every choice they make, every adjustment they make on the field, reveals the psychological qualities that a top player must possess – not only to outperform their opponents technically, but also to have a psychological advantage.
With the popularity of snooker in China, more and more young players have begun to stand out, and their active performance indicates a new journey for Chinese snooker. The success of Fu Jiajun, Ma Hailong and Long Zehuang has won more attention and expectations for Chinese snooker, and also set an example for young players. Their stories tell us that whether it is on the battlefield or in all areas of life, as long as there are dreams and pursuits, it is possible to create their own glory.