Sheffield, England—China’s Xiao Guodong delivered a stunning performance to defeat England’s Matthew Selt 10-4 on Sunday, securing his spot in the round of 16 at the World Snooker Championship.
The match, held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, saw Xiao dominate from the outset. He built an impressive 7-2 lead in the first session, showcasing his skill with two century breaks and three additional breaks over 50 points. Despite a brief rally from Selt, who claimed two frames at the start of the second session, Xiao swiftly extinguished any hopes of a comeback by clinching three consecutive frames to seal his victory.
Looking ahead, Xiao will face off against either Scotland’s four-time world champion John Higgins or England’s Joe O’Connor in the next round. The anticipation is high as fans await to see if Xiao can continue his winning streak.
Elsewhere in the tournament, China’s Zhao Xintong has taken a commanding 7-2 lead over last year’s runner-up, Jak Jones of Wales, after their first session. If Zhao secures the win, he is set to face fellow countryman Lei Peifan in what promises to be an exciting all-Chinese clash in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Fan Zhengyi of China trails Northern Ireland’s world No. 8 Mark Allen 5-4 after their opening session, keeping his hopes alive as the competition intensifies.
The World Snooker Championship continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with rising stars from China making significant strides on the global stage.
