Snooker Shocker! All 75’s Three Stars and 80’s Five Tigers Eliminated & Six Chinese Players Reach Quarterfinals, with 1/4 Final Schedule Included

On February 6th Beijing time, all Round of 16 matches in the Snooker Grand Prix concluded. The Chinese team, with nine players competing for the quarterfinals, achieved a 6-3 win-loss record. Six players advanced to the last eight, causing major upsets by eliminating the last remaining legends from the 75’s Three Stars and 80’s Five Tigers—O'Sullivan and Selby—sending them both home. This is undeniably incredible, marking a massive breakthrough for Chinese snooker as they aim for the ultimate championship!

The Chinese squad, playing on home turf this tournament, secured 10 entry spots. Their first-round performance was outstanding: except for Ding Junhui, who was stopped before the last 16, the other nine all reached the round of 16, already locking in two quarterfinal spots and setting a new record for Chinese players in the Last 16. In the second round, fighting for the quarterfinals, the nine players won six matches and lost two. Pang Junxu was defeated by Si Jiahui in a derby battle, while Yuan Sijun was decisively beaten by the strong Carter. The other six advanced to the quarterfinals, with two already securing semifinal berths, once again setting a new high for Chinese players in the quarterfinals!

This Grand Prix has been truly astonishing. O'Sullivan was knocked out 5-3 by Xiao Guodong. Selby, despite holding a commanding 4-1 lead, suffered a stunning 5-4 upset at the hands of Zhao Xintong, sending him home. As a result, the 75’s Three Stars, the 80’s Five Tigers, and the top player of the 90s generation have all been eliminated. The world’s top seven ranked players have exited, leaving the Chinese team poised to claim the title!

The quarterfinals are set to begin next. The schedule for February 6th at 1 PM features Wu Yize facing Zhang Anda, followed by Si Jiahui against Xiao Guodong. At 7 PM, Zhao Xintong will take on Wakelin, and Zhou Yuelong will challenge Carter. We look forward to seeing who will make the semifinals and hope the Chinese team can sweep all four spots. Let’s wait and see!

Written by/Titan Sports Novel