Hey there, future snooker fans! π Have you heard the exciting news from the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England? China’s Zhao Xintong has made it to the quarterfinals for the very first time! π
Zhao faced off against his fellow Chinese player, Lei Peifan, in a thrilling match. Picture this: Zhao was leading 10-6, but Lei didn’t give up easily. He won three frames in a row, making the score 12-10! π± But Zhao remained calm and scored 62 points in the final frame, securing his victory at 13-10. Way to go, Zhao! π
Next up, Zhao will play against Chris Wakelin. It’s sure to be an exciting match! Do you think Zhao will keep his winning streak? π€
In other news, world No. 1 Judd Trump from England made his 100th century break of the season! π That means he scored over 100 points in a single turn without missing a shot. How cool is that? Heβs only the second player ever to achieve this milestone twice! π―
Also, keep an eye on China’s Si Jiahui, who is leading 9-7 against Ben Woollaston. And let’s not forget the legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan from England, who is close to reaching the quarterfinals too! π
Snooker might sound complicated, but it’s a fun and strategic cue sport played on a large table with 22 balls. Players use a cue stick to score points by potting balls in the correct order. Maybe one day, you’ll give it a try! π±
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s cheer on our favorite players! π
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Zhao beats Lei to reach World Snooker Championship quarterfinals
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