In the early morning of April 17, 2024, Beijing time, the Snooker World Championship Qualifying Tournament ushered in the 7th fierce competition.
The World Snooker Championship is the pinnacle of the sport, and only the player who wins the championship will go down in history forever.
However, this competition is not only a championship competition, but also a step for Chinese snooker players to realize their dreams.
After the first three rounds of the battle, 10 Chinese players successfully advanced to the fourth round of qualifying, carrying the expectations of the country and carrying their own dreams, stepping into this fateful contest.
Zhou Yuelong's match against Jack Jones became a hot topic in the snooker World Championship qualifying match that day.
The start of the game was not smooth, Zhou Yuelong fell into a passive situation in the first two games, and Jack Jones took the lead with excellent offense and solid defense.
This made the audience and snooker fans on the Internet feel anxious, and the voices of discussion came and went.
A netizen wrote on social media: Seeing Zhou Yuelong lose two games in a row, I really feel worried! I hope he can stabilize his mentality and turn the situation around! This sentence immediately resonated with other netizens, and they left messages to express their cheers and support for Zhou Yuelong.
However, as the game progressed, Zhou Yuelong's form did not seem to improve, but instead made consecutive mistakes, giving Jack Jones more opportunities.
Jack Jones's wonderful performance made many netizens call it too strong!, thinking that his performance in this battle was almost perfect.
Some netizens began to question Zhou Yuelong's state and mentality.
Someone wrote: Zhou Yuelong seems to be a little absent-minded in this game, is it because the psychological pressure is too great? These words sparked some heated discussions, and some people expressed their understanding and encouragement to Zhou Yuelong, hoping that he could adjust his state as soon as possible and regain the feeling of the game.
However, the end result is regrettable for many.
Zhou Yuelong lost eight games in a row and lost to Jack Jones with a score of 10-4 and missed the main match.
This result made many netizens lament the cruelty of the snooker game and the disparity in the strength of the players.
Someone left a message on the Internet: It seems that the competition in the world snooker arena is really fierce, and every game is a life-and-death struggle.
These words have been recognized by many people, and they have expressed their admiration and respect for snooker players.
Although Zhou Yuelong failed to win, he has to admit that he is still very distinctive, Zhou Yuelong is famous in the snooker world for his steady style of play and calm attitude.
He's been able to keep his composure and play steadily for most of his games, rarely risking reckless offenses.
However, despite his excellent technique and style of play, his on-the-spot experience leaves something to be desired when it comes to crucial matches or against the world's best players.
Some fans believe that Zhou lacks the ability to cope with pressure at critical moments.
A fan wrote on social media: Zhou Yuelong's skills are indeed very good, but every time at a critical moment, he always seems to be a little hesitant and not decisive enough.
The remarks struck a chord with other fans, with many saying they felt the same way, believing that Zhou needed to be more decisive and confident in key moments.
Other fans believe that Zhou needs more opportunities to play against the world's top players in order to improve his level of competition and on-court experience.
A snooker enthusiast left a message on the forum: Zhou Yuelong is indeed an excellent player, but he needs more experience with the world's top players to be able to deal with it more calmly at critical moments.
These words were also echoed by other fans, who believed that Zhou Yuelong needed to constantly challenge himself and play against stronger opponents in order to continuously improve his competitive level and on-court experience.
This remark resonated with other netizens, and some agreed: Yes, I feel the same way.
Zhou Yuelong's skills are indeed very solid, but he seems to have some deficiencies in dealing with critical moments.
These comments reflect some of the concerns and doubts held by some fans about Zhou's performance at key moments.
On the other hand, there are also some fans who have given positive comments on Zhou Yuelong's performance.
An enthusiastic snooker fan posted on the forum: Although Zhou Yuelong's performance in some key games is not ideal, his steady style of play and solid skills are still admirable.
I believe that with the accumulation of experience, he will definitely be able to achieve better results in future competitions.
In the other match, Lisowski vs. Matthew Stevens was also in the spotlight.
At the start of the bout, Matthew Stevens showed strong form, at one point putting Lisowski in a passively situation.
His precise attack and good control amazed the audience, and many netizens also said that this game was really exciting to watch, and Matthew Stevens simply played to the extreme!
However, Lisowski was not overwhelmed by his rival's dominance, as he gradually found his rhythm in the game and began to show his quality.
He calmly responded to his opponent's onslaught and gradually turned the tide.
At this time, some netizens commented: It seems that Lisowski is going to counterattack this time, he is worthy of being a Chinese player, he is too stable! This remark has also been recognized and praised by other netizens, and everyone is looking forward to Lisowski's performance to bring more glory to Chinese snooker.
In the late stages of the game, Lisowski played better and better, and he gradually took control of the situation and kept the score open.
In the end, he defeated Matthew Stevens 10-3 and became the first player to advance to the main event.
The result erupted in applause from the audience, and the Internet was filled with praise for Lisowski.
Lisowski is too strong! The future of Chinese snooker is promising! These are the comments left by many netizens on social media, expressing their admiration for Lisowski.
Lisowski's victory not only won him a place in the main competition, but also set a new milestone for Chinese snooker on the world stage.
This also made Chinese snooker lovers feel extremely proud and excited, and they said: Come on the Chinese team! Lisowski, you are our pride!
Regardless of winning or losing in the snooker arena, Yuan Sijun, He Guoqiang and Lu Haotian all showed a good level of competition and tenacious fighting spirit.
Although Yuan Sijun lost 6-10 against Maguire, his performance was impressive.
Some netizens commented: Although Yuan Sijun lost, his focus and persistence in the game are admirable, which is the best proof of his progress.
These words resonated with other netizens, and everyone praised Yuan Sijun's efforts and expressed their belief that he would achieve better results in future competitions.
The matchup between He Guoqiang and Dominic Dale is also the focus of attention.
Despite losing 8-10, He Guoqiang's performance was still impressive.
A netizen wrote on social media: Although He Guoqiang lost the game, his fighting spirit and confrontational spirit on the court are touching.
Come on, He Guoqiang, we support you! These words have been responded to and approved by many netizens, and everyone is sending encouragement and blessings to He Guoqiang.
In future competitions, we look forward to seeing more Chinese players achieve more dazzling results on the world stage of snooker and write a new chapter for the rise of Chinese snooker.
If you have any ideas, please leave a message in the comment area below.
If there are problems in the article, please point them out, and the editor will try to correct them.
Note: It is not easy to be original, and plagiarism and manuscript washing must be held responsible. The picture comes from the Internet, and the infringement is deleted.