The 2024 World Snooker Championship Qualifying Tournament kicked off on April 15, and as the highest level of snooker competition, this competition attracted the participation of many top players from around the world. In addition to the fierce competition, the high prize money is also an important factor in attracting the players to compete hard, the world champion will receive a whopping 500,000 pounds, and the new perfect score bonus system also adds more suspense and excitement to the competition.
The Chinese army struck strongly
In this qualifying tournament, the Chinese players performed well. After fierce competition, Zhou Yuelong, Yuan Sijun, Lu Haotian and He Guoqiang successfully advanced, while celebrities Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda directly qualified for the main competition with their excellent results in the past. Their outstanding performance makes the future of Chinese snooker highly anticipated.
Neil Robertson 7:2 Zach Shuldi
World Champion Neil Robertson bounced back strongly after a period of slump. In the match against Zach Shuldi, Robertson took the lead with a score of 7:2 with his rich experience and superb technique. His rebound in form will undoubtedly add more highlights to the upcoming races.
Si Jiahui continues to be amazed
China's rising star Si Jiahui has continued his strong momentum this season after his impressive performance at last season's World Championships. In the match with Ben Mertens, Si Jiahui played steadily, seized the opponent's mistakes, and took a difficult lead with a score of 5:4. His performance has made people look forward to the future of Chinese snooker.
The Chinese derby was evenly drawn
In another high-profile match, China's Wu Yize and Tian Pengfei faced off in a tight derby. The two sides showed their strengths, and the final battle ended in a 3:3 draw. This game fully demonstrated the strength and depth of snooker in China.
Xiao Guodong's performance was stable
Xiao Guodong's consistent performance this season was also reflected in the qualifying rounds. In the match with Lin Shanfeng, Xiao Guodong won easily with a score of 4:1 by virtue of his opponent's mistakes and his own stable performance. His excellent form laid a solid foundation for the rest of the race.
With the deepening of the qualifying round, all the masters have shown their strength and state. The strong performance of the Chinese army in this competition undoubtedly added more suspense and expectations to the next main game. Let's wait and see who can come out on top in this snooker feast and lift the trophy of the World Championships.