Live Broadcast: Snooker World Championship Schedule, Another Quarter-Final Spot Emerges, Ding Junhui vs Zhao Xintong Third Stage Begins

On April 26 Beijing time, the second round of the Snooker World Championship main event continues fiercely. According to the latest schedule, six matches will be played today, but only one quarter-final ticket will be awarded—that is the showdown between Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui, with the ultimate decisive third stage of their match commencing. Additionally, Chinese rising star Wu Yize will also appear to face the first-stage match against multiple champion Mark Selby!

Two matches are scheduled at 17:00 today, among which Ding Junhui will engage in the ultimate decisive third stage against Zhao Xintong for the quarter-final spot. After the first two stages, Zhao Xintong holds a slight edge, leading Ding Junhui 9-7. The overall gap is not large, only a two-frame lead, so the match still retains some suspense. It depends on whether Ding Junhui can equalize the score at the start of the third stage; if so, the contest remains open. Once Zhao Xintong expands his advantage, Ding Junhui’s chances of a comeback will be slim. At the same time, Wu Yize and Mark Selby’s first-stage match will take place. There is a gap in overall strength between the two, as Selby is a four-time World Champion, making it very difficult for Wu Yize to upset him. To achieve an upset in a long-format match, Wu Yize must cling closely to the score. The match has already begun—strive hard and fight with all effort!

Two matches will be held at 21:30: the second-stage match between Wakelin and Australian powerhouse Robertson. The first stage ended in a tight 4-4 draw; Wakelin is a capable and tough player. Robertson must create distance in this stage to seize the initiative for advancement. Simultaneously, the second-stage match between Trump and Vafaei will occur. Vafaei performed very well in the first stage, stubbornly holding the score to a 4-4 tie. In the second stage, Trump must strive to widen the gap to gain the initiative for qualification!

Two matches will take place early tomorrow morning, featuring two snooker legends Higgins and O'Sullivan in their second-stage match. In the first stage, O'Sullivan was unstoppable, unleashing full firepower to dominate Higgins, leading 6-2. In the second stage, O'Sullivan must guard against Higgins’ counterattack, as Higgins is known for his resilience. However, if O'Sullivan expands his lead, Higgins’ hopes of advancing become extremely difficult. At the same time, the second-stage match between Selby and Wu Yize will be held. This stage will show who can pull away in the score—let’s wait and see!

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