Chinese player Zhang Anda breaks into the quarterfinals
In a thrilling match on the 21st local time, Chinese snooker player Zhang Anda defeated Thai player Nopeng Sang 6:5 in the 16-to-8 round of the 2024 Snooker Players Championship, breaking into the quarterfinals.
The Snooker Players Championship is a prestigious ranking tournament that features only the top 16 players in the world in a single season. Three Chinese players, Zhang Anda, Ding Junhui, and Zhou Yuelong, qualified for this year’s tournament. Unfortunately, Ding Junhui lost to Scottish star Higgins 4:6, and Zhou Yuelong fell to English star O’Sullivan 2:6 in their previous matches.
During the intense game, Zhang Anda scored 71 points in the first game but was then defeated by his opponent in three consecutive games. After the intermission, Zhang Anda showed great resilience, winning three games in a row to take the lead 4:3. Nopeng Sang fought back, scoring 94 and 60 points in two consecutive games to secure the match point. In a nail-biting tenth game, Zhang Anda delivered a steady performance, equalizing the score and ultimately winning the decisive game with a score of 6:5.
Zhang Anda’s remarkable performance has secured his spot in the quarterfinals, where he will face off against Higgins in the upcoming match. His victory is a testament to his skill and determination, representing a proud moment for Chinese snooker enthusiasts.