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Selby was unexpectedly out
On the third match day of the World Snooker Championship, the duel between Selby and O'Connor became the focus. As a four-time World Champion, Selby's strength and experience are far superior to his opponents. However, the result of the competition was unexpected. After two stages of fierce competition, Selby finally lost to O'Connor 6-10 and missed the round of 16. The loss of this game not only disappointed Selby's fans, but also shocked the entire snooker community.
Coming into this game, Selby is clearly not in good form. His defense was leaky, and his offense seemed inadequate. O'Connor, on the other hand, was a great performer, with his precise shots and solid defense, he managed to defeat strong opponents. This match also proved once again the charm of snooker: on the court, anything can happen.
Selby vs O'Connor match details
In the first stage of the competition, O'Connor was on fire, scoring a series of high scores, including 122, 67, 101, 74 and 61 in a single stroke, which not only showed his excellent skills, but also reflected his calm mind and excellent game strategy. A wave of five consecutive wins gave him a 7-2 lead in the overall score, laying a solid foundation for the final victory.
Veteran stumbles: Mark Selby's regrettable exit
Compared to O'Connor's sudden rise, Mark Selby's performance was a bit bleak. As a four-time champion, Selby has a high reputation and strength in the snooker world. However, in this match, he clearly didn't play at his best. Although he also had a good performance of 112, 91 and 67 points in the second stage, he still lost the game with a score of 6-10.
For Selby, this match is undoubtedly a huge regret. But the cruelty of competitive sports is that even if you're at the top, there's no guarantee that you'll win every game. Selby's exit may be seen as another manifestation of the natural law of the alternation of the old and the new, and the back wave pushing the front wave in snooker.
This match was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Selby. As a superstar in the snooker world, his defeat has also raised concerns about his form. For O'Connor, though, the bout was a major milestone in his career. With his outstanding performance, he successfully advanced to the round of 16 and laid a good foundation for the next matches.
Other Match Situations
In addition to Selby's focus match with O'Connor, there was no shortage of exciting moments in other matches. China's Lu Haotian and Pang Junxu will be in action in the upcoming bouts, and their performances will be highly anticipated. Another Chinese player, Si Jiahui, showed good quality in the match against Mark Williams, and the two sides ended in a 4-4 draw. This game also fully demonstrated the rise of snooker in China.
Top 16 and seeded players
As the competition progresses, the seats for the round of 16 are gradually becoming clear. Seven players have progressed to the round of 16, including the winner of the match, O'Connor. At the same time, the four seeded players have been eliminated, which fully illustrates the fierce and cruel competition in the World Snooker Championship.
Among the players who have already qualified, there is no shortage of powerful and new forces. Through their exquisite skills and tenacious fighting spirit, they have won the applause and respect of the audience. And those eliminated players, although unfortunately ended the journey of this World Championships, their performance is also worthy of recognition and appreciation.
Overall, this year's World Snooker Championship was full of surprises and surprises. Whether it is Selby's unexpected exit or the rise of Chinese players, the audience has felt the charm and unpredictability of the sport. In the next games, we look forward to more exciting moments and dark horses to bring more joy and passion to the fans. At the same time, we also look forward to the Chinese players to achieve better results in the next competitions and win glory for the country!