Snooker Players Championship: Zhang Anda Advances to Semi-Finals to Face Selby
China’s Zhang Anda has made history at the 2024 Snooker Players Championship by advancing to the semi-finals after a thrilling victory over John Higgins. The Chinese player, nicknamed the “only seedling,” will now face Mark Selby in the next round.
The quarter-finals of the championship took place on the 23rd, with Zhang Anda facing off against the four-time World Championship winner John Higgins. Despite Higgins taking an early lead, Zhang Anda staged an impressive comeback and secured a 6-4 victory.
The 32-year-old Zhang Anda has been on a winning streak this season, with notable performances at the Tianjin International Championship and the England Open. Zhang Anda’s success marks a significant achievement for Chinese snooker, particularly after Higgins had previously eliminated Ding Junhui in the first round.
In the upcoming semi-final match against Mark Selby, Zhang Anda will be facing a tough opponent who has dominated their previous encounters. Selby’s recent 6-0 victory over O’Sullivan in the quarter-finals indicates a formidable challenge for Zhang Anda.
As the excitement builds towards the semi-finals, snooker fans await the outcome of the showdown between Zhang Anda and Mark Selby. Will the Chinese player continue his winning streak, or will Selby maintain his dominance on the snooker table? Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling championship.