Hey there, sports fans! 🎱 There’s an exciting battle going on at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England! China’s Xiao Guodong and Scotland’s John Higgins are neck and neck, tied at 4-4 after the first session! 😲
John Higgins, who’s ranked world No. 3 and a four-time champion, started strong. He made some impressive “breaks” (that’s when a player scores in one turn without missing) of 131, 62, and 54 points! He was ahead 3-1 at the halfway point. 🏆
But Xiao Guodong didn’t give up! 💪 After the break, he scored a fantastic “century run” of 114 points (that’s when a player scores 100 points or more in one turn). He then won the next two “frames” (that’s what we call each round in snooker) to take the lead 4-3. Higgins fought back, scoring 79 points to tie the match at 4-4. The excitement continues tomorrow! 🤩
In another surprising match, England’s Mark Selby, also a four-time winner, was beaten 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston. It was a close game, and Woollaston showed great skill and determination. He’ll next play against China’s Si Jiahui, who beat veteran player David Gilbert. Can’t wait to see what happens next! 🙌
Snooker is really heating up! Who are you cheering for? Let us know! 🎉
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Xiao Guodong holds John Higgins 4-4 at World Snooker Championship
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