Snooker World Grand Prix: O’Sullivan Advances to Final, Ding Junhui Suffers Defeat
In a highly anticipated semi-final match at the 2024 Snooker World Grand Prix, Chinese billiards star Ding Junhui lost to “Rocket” O’Sullivan 1-6, marking his third consecutive defeat against his old rival. The match, also known as the “Ding Olympic Games,” took place in the UK on the morning of January 21st, Beijing time.
O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui have a long-standing rivalry in the world of snooker, having faced each other more than 30 times. O’Sullivan has consistently held an advantage over Ding Junhui, and the past two months have been no different. This latest defeat comes after O’Sullivan previously bested Ding Junhui in the final of the British Championship and in the first round of the Masters tournament.
In the semi-final match, O’Sullivan demonstrated why he is known as the “Rocket,” scoring 135 points with a single stroke at the start of the game and gaining an early 1-0 lead. Despite Ding Junhui managing to tie the score at 1-1, O’Sullivan went on to win five consecutive games, showcasing his impressive skills with three break 100s.
O’Sullivan’s strong performance comes on the heels of his victory at the Masters tournament just six days prior. With two final appearances in less than a week, O’Sullivan is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of snooker.
In the upcoming final of the Snooker World Grand Prix, O’Sullivan will face off against the world‘s second-ranked player, Trump, in what promises to be an exciting and intense showdown. The match between O’Sullivan and Trump is anticipated to be a pinnacle event in professional snooker, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.