The 2024 Snooker Shanghai Masters is entering a white-hot stage. After the Ding Olympics, all eyes were on the upcoming Special Olympics. This game is undoubtedly the highlight of this year's snooker season, and the duel between the two top players, Trump and O'Sullivan, has attracted the attention of a large number of fans.
Judd Trump is currently ranked second in the world rankings, while O'Sullivan is ranked fifth. In the past, when the two played each other, Trump had the upper hand and showed good strength. However, things have changed in recent games. Judd Trump has lost five consecutive games to O'Sullivan, the most impressive of which was the 1-4 defeat at the 2024 World Masters. This series of defeats has made Trump's state the focus of discussion among fans, and it has also made him feel a lot of pressure when facing O'Sullivan.
In this Shanghai Masters, Trump's performance is undoubtedly impressive. From the second round onwards, he showed a strong competitiveness. In the first match, he defeated veteran Mark · Williams 6-2 and played a high-level performance of two shots to break 100. He then went on to beat rising Chinese star Si Jiahui by the same scoreline, showing his excellent form once again. This allowed Trump to advance to the semifinals, and his form was in full swing.
O'Sullivan's path to promotion is also solid. He comfortably defeated amateur Zhou Jinhao in the second round before winning 6-3 against Ding Junhui. In this game, O'Sullivan not only scored 1 shot to break 100, but also hit 4 consecutive shots of 50+, and his state can be described as hot. Netizens praised his performance, and the comment area was full of "O'Sullivan really didn't disappoint!" Voice.
Some netizens commented on social media: "It's a suspense whether Trump can break the losing streak against O'Sullivan!" His performance at the Shanghai Masters is already excellent, but against an opponent like O'Sullivan, he really needs to be careful. Another fan said: "O'Sullivan's state is picking up, and Trump is under great pressure." Watching this game, I'm really looking forward to it! ”
For the upcoming semifinals, everyone's eyes are focused on the showdown between Trump and O'Sullivan. Trump's performance on the offensive end is undoubtedly amazing, especially his long-stage accuracy is simply superb. Many fans remember his brilliant performances in previous games, and every time he came to the table, his long platform attack could take your breath away. But in the face of O'Sullivan, this offensive advantage seems to be somewhat unashamed. O'Sullivan's defensive ability and cue ball control are top-notch, and his fine control of the cue ball in the game can always make opponents difficult. Many spectators watched him play and marveled at his incredible defensive prowess, which he was able to turn the tide of the game without threatening any threat.
These contrasts give rise to anticipation for the semi-finals. Whether Trump can break the losing streak against O'Sullivan is a hot topic of discussion. Imagine what an amazing moment it would be if Trump could show his full strength in this game, reverse O'Sullivan, and break the embarrassment of five consecutive defeats. Many fans discussed this topic on social media and expressed their support and expectations for Trump. A fan wrote in the comments: "Trump will definitely find a way to crack O'Sullivan's defense this time, look at his previous performance, really full of hope!" ”
Comparing the professional achievements of the two players is also more exciting. O'Sullivan is known as the "GOAT" in snooker history, and his honors and trophies have put pressure on all subsequent players. His 7 sets of snooker Grand Slams, 23 major tournament titles and 41 ranking tournament titles can be called the most brilliant achievements in history. Although Trump also has the aura of a world champion and a Grand Slam, he is still slightly inferior in terms of performance in major competitions. Trump has been trying to catch up with O'Sullivan, and he is also hoping to fill that gap in future games.
In addition, in various discussions, netizens have a lot of opinions about the semifinals between Trump and O'Sullivan. A netizen commented: "At the beginning, Xiaote (Trump) was really strong when he first debuted, but now it has become a bit realistic, and his grades have begun to decline." The old Rocket (O'Sullivan) is not as physical as before because he is old, and now he likes to play quickly and always messes up the ball. To be honest, Xiaote has a better chance of winning this time than the old rocket. ”
Another fan felt that the technical level of the two was comparable: "Xiaote and O'Sullivan are both characters who play fast and steadily, basically not grinding, and they are straightforward." But the old rocket is more experienced and more experienced after all, and Xiaote is relatively a bit out of the ordinary. If you want to beat O'Sullivan, mentality is really important. Support Xiaote, I hope he can make the Five Tigers of the 80s defeat the Sanjie of the 75 years again! ”
Some netizens discussed Xiaote's offensive style and strategy: "Xiaote is really dangerous on the offensive end, especially his long-platform accuracy has not disappointed." But in the face of O'Sullivan's defense, he does need to find a breakthrough. Looking at his performances so far, he did have a lot of amazing moments in the game. However, against an old and spicy opponent like O'Sullivan, it is not enough to rely on offense. ”
These reviews analyze the upcoming semi-finals from different angles. Everyone hopes that Trump can break the losing streak, overcome the old Rockets' defense, and show his strength.
The Shanghai Masters has a whopping £210,000 prize money for the winner, which makes the tournament even more eye-catching. Murphy has already become the first player in the final, and the remaining semifinals will determine who will be the second player to advance to the final, Trump or O'Sullivan. Every moment on the field is filled with suspense and passion, and the outcome of the match will determine who can further compete for this huge prize money and honor. Everyone is looking forward to what kind of performance will be in this semi-final and who will have the last laugh.
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