The 2024 World Snooker Championship is in full swing
As a traditional sport in the UK, snooker has always attracted the attention of fans around the world. And in 2024, the top event of the sport, the World Championships, has become the focus of countless fans. As the tournament progressed, the Chinese player's exit was a regret for domestic fans, but it also made people look forward to the performance of other top players.
In the first round, Chinese star Ding Junhui lost to Lisowski, was eliminated 9-10, and missed the round of 16. The former world's form has indeed declined in recent years, but the reversal by Lisowski at this World Championship still makes countless fans feel sorry. Another Chinese youngster, Si Jiahui, caused a big upset in the first round, beating No. 6 seed Mark Williams 10-9 to advance to the round of 16, which is undoubtedly one of the biggest dark horses of this World Championships.
The list of top 16 players is born
After fierce competition in the first round and round, the list of the top 16 of the World Championships has finally settled. In addition to Si Jiahui, other seeded players such as Trump, O'Sullivan, Mark Allen, John Higgins, etc. have all advanced. Kyren Wilson beat his opponent Dominic Dyer 10-1 in the first round, scoring 123 points in a single stroke and 50+ in 8 strokes, setting a record for the largest score difference in this World Championships.
As for the round of 16 matchup, Si Jiahui will face Jack Jones, and if he can continue his good luck, he may have a chance to reach the last 8 and set a new career high. And Kyren Wilson and Mark Allen, the old rivals, will also meet again in the round of 16, and the two are only one place apart in the world rankings, and the strength is equal, which will be a key battle.
Who will be the favorite to win the championship
For this year's World Championship champions, everyone is generally optimistic about traditional strong teams such as Trump, O'Sullivan and Robertson before the game. But Kyren Wilson's previous excellent form has also made him a favorite to be reckoned with. After a big first-round victory, Kyren Wilson is confident that he can win the World Championships. 'I'm in great shape at the moment and if I keep it up, I'm more than capable of winning the title. He said after the game.
It's not easy to win the championship. As the "rocket" Trump and the "firepower" O'Sullivan, both of them have won many championships in the World Championships before, and their strength is not trivial. And veterans like Mark Williams and John Higgins will also be a stumbling block for Kyren Wilson in key moments. For Kyren Wilson, to make it to the top, he'll have to be at his best all the way and beat his opponent in the final to win the title.
The 2024 World Snooker Championship has now entered the white-hot stage. Although it is regrettable that the Chinese players are out, Si Jiahui's outstanding performance also makes people look forward to the future of Chinese snooker. In terms of favorites to win the championship, Kyren Wilson, Trump, O'Sullivan and others are all well-deserved favorites, and we will wait and see who of them can finally beat their opponents in this top event and lift the championship trophy. The exciting matchup staged at this World Championships will once again attract the attention of fans around the world and witness the charm of this sport around the world.