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The World Snooker Championship is once again in the global sports spotlight. The duel between O'Sullivan and Trump is not only a technical contest, but also a psychological game. However, the focus of the competition is not limited to these two top players, the performance of Chinese snooker players is also very concerned, although the results are uneven, but every blow affects the hearts of hundreds of millions of Chinese fans.
Let's focus on Si Jiahui's game first. Against the experienced Mark Williams, Si Jiahui showed maturity and composure beyond his years. In the opening stage, he used accurate long-platform attacks and solid defensive strategies to accumulate points quickly. Especially in the fifth game, Si Jiahui took advantage of an opportunity to clear the table and completed an impressive 74-point score, which not only stabilized his mentality, but also temporarily suppressed the opponent's momentum. However, Mark Williams' experience was still a challenge, and he put pressure on him in the next few rounds with a couple of brilliant Andi duels and accurate one-shot scores. In the end, Si Jiahui won the victory with a score of 56 in the tiebreaker, which was not only a victory for points, but also a victory for psychology and will.
Compared with Si Jiahui's breakthrough, the performance of other Chinese players seems to be a little inadequate. Ding Junhui and Zhang Anda suffered heavy setbacks in the first round, especially in Zhang Anda's match against Jack Jones, his inconsistent performance became a failure. Zhang Anda showed nervousness at the beginning of the game, and made a series of mistakes, especially in the handling of simple balls, which directly led to the opening of the score. Although he recovered in the middle game, he was unable to recover in the end and lost with a score of 4-10. This match was not only a technical mistake, but also a psychological and strategic immaturity, showing the inadequacy in the high-pressure competition.
In the fierce second round of the 2024 World Snooker Championship, Chinese player Si Jiahui was unexpectedly defeated, and in the duel with Britain's Jack Jones, Si Jiahui lost to his opponent with a score of 9-13 and was eliminated. In this game, Si Jiahui made endless mistakes, especially in the defensive return, which allowed Jones to seize the opportunity. In the first round, Si Jiahui fell behind with a score of 2-6, although he rebounded in the second round and chased the score to 7-9, but in the third stage of the game, Si Jiahui's performance was even worse, with several simple offensive mistakes and defensive missteps, allowing Jones to maintain the lead and finally seal the victory.
Favourites Judd Trump showed exceptional strength and consistency against Tomford. Trump built a clear advantage in the first two stages of the game and entered the third stage with a lead. Although Forde tried to launch a counterattack in the third stage, Trump successfully resisted Fudd's offensive with his accurate long-platform attack and tight defensive layout, and finally won with a score of 13-7 and easily advanced to the quarterfinals.
In other matches, Allen's duel with Higgins became the focus, with the two players going back and forth, and the score alternated leading many times, showing the charm of snooker and the intensity of the confrontation. Shaun Murphy was under pressure to be eliminated, falling behind in a match against his opponent Maguire, and the score was tight. On the whole, this round of competition not only tested the skills and strategies of the players, but also a big test of their psychological endurance.
Trump's strong performance is undoubtedly a highlight of this round. As the favourite, he was unusually calm and precise with every shot, and his opponents felt tremendous pressure from both a stormy start and a rock-solid defense. Trump's game strategy and ability to adjust on the court have once again verified his top position in the world snooker arena.
In stark contrast to Si Jiahui's loss, the favourite Trump has had a solid performance. Trump showed his technical and mental qualities against Tomford, establishing an early advantage and skillfully fending off his opponent's counterattack in the subsequent matches, eventually advancing easily 13-7. Trump's precise long-platform attack and tight defensive strategy not only won him the game, but also proved his leading position in the snooker world once again.
Allen's matchup with Higgins became a model of technical and psychological warfare, with every shot from both players filled with calculations and strategy, and multiple alternating leads in the score made the match full of suspense. Shaun Murphy faced Maguire's intense pressure and endured a tough battle, showing an indomitable fighting spirit despite falling behind at one point.
Si Jiahui's exit is undoubtedly a major blow, but it also provides an opportunity for him and his team to learn and grow. In the future, Si Jiahui and his team need to strengthen the training of mental endurance, while improving the strategy and technical details of the game, especially in the handling of defensive returns and key balls. In addition, Si Jiahui can learn from Trump's game how to stay calm under pressure and how to exploit the opponent's weaknesses.
For Trump, the victory was just another step in his quest for the World Championships. His next step will undoubtedly be to continue his high level of performance and further cement his lead in the following competitions. Trump's team will likely continue to analyze opponents' tactics to ensure that their players can respond most effectively to different opponents' strategies.
Although the future development direction of Si Jiahui and Trump is different, they both point to the need for continuous improvement and adaptation. Their stories and future efforts will continue to bring passion and inspiration to the world of snooker, and also provide more focus for snooker enthusiasts. In this process, both snooker and its participants will face challenges, but also unlimited possibilities and opportunities.