Snooker Wuhan Open Report! Two Semifinalists Emerge, Zhang Anda Falls 1-5, Xiao Guodong Beats Moody 5-2

28/08/2025 17:43:00 TrophyTracker

On August 28th Beijing time, two quarterfinal matches of the Snooker Wuhan Open concluded. Two Chinese players participated, with one positive and one negative result. Zhang Anda struggled badly, losing 1-5 to Mark Williams. Meanwhile, defending champion Xiao Guodong surged ahead to defeat the tournament’s dark horse Moody 5-2. Thus, two semifinal spots have been claimed by Mark Williams and Xiao Guodong, who will now compete for a place in the final!

Zhang Anda faced Mark Williams. Both are seeded players, making this a clash of seeds. Despite being 50 years old, Mark Williams remains a top-tier player, ranked fifth in the world, making it tough for Zhang Anda to cause an upset. Mark Williams started strong with a 74-point break in the first frame to lead 1-0. Zhang Anda responded with a 50-point break in the second frame to level at 1-1. However, the match soon became one-sided as Mark Williams displayed sharp accuracy, scoring three breaks over 50 and winning four consecutive frames to crush Zhang Anda 5-1 and advance to the semifinals with ease!

Xiao Guodong battled Moody. Xiao is the defending champion, ranked 14th globally. He skipped the high-prize Saudi Masters to focus on the World Games, showing commendable dedication. Entering this event as the reigning champion, with Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong eliminated, Xiao carried the pressure to win. He steadily progressed to the quarterfinals. Facing Moody, the tournament’s strongest dark horse who had already eliminated top players Ding Junhui and Hawkins, Xiao faced a tough challenge. Could he overcome this formidable opponent?

The match began with Moody aggressively taking the lead with a 61-point break. Xiao gradually took control, overwhelming Moody with powerful play, including a century break and two breaks over 80, winning three frames in a row to lead 4-1. Moody fought back in the sixth frame, scoring points to save a match point. However, in the fourth frame both had chances, but Moody missed a crucial shot, allowing Xiao to seize the opportunity and secure a 5-2 victory, advancing to the semifinals effortlessly!