In the 2024 World Snooker Championships, fierce battles are in full swing, however, unexpectedly, some champions have encountered shocking upsets and bid farewell to the competition for this billiards event early.
In this World Championships, the exit of defending champion Luca Brecel and four-time world champion Mark Selby undoubtedly added more suspense and highlights to the game. Brecel had high hopes as the new champion, but he was in poor form in the game and was knocked out early, leaving fans stunned. Selby lost to Joe O'Connor 6-10 and suffered a round, which surprised everyone.
At the same time, another battle of focus has also attracted widespread attention. Rocket O'Sullivan, a legend in the snooker world, was challenged by Jackson Page in the first round. Although O'Sullivan showed strong strength in the game, and his feat of breaking 100 in a single stroke was also amazing, he finally lost with a score of 10-1 and missed the promotion. Such a result is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the snooker superstar.
In addition to the exit of these famous players, some new stars have also emerged in this World Championships. Si Jiahui, the runner-up of the new German Masters, performed amazingly in the game, winning four games in a row to defeat Mark Williams, becoming the first Chinese player to advance to the second round of the main event. His performance is eye-catching, and it has also injected new vitality into the development of Chinese snooker.
As the competition progressed, the list of the top eight gradually surfaced. Qualifiers such as Maguire, Gilbert and Jack Jones successfully advanced, while celebrities such as Trump also successfully entered the quarterfinals. The next competition will be even more intense, and it is still unknown who will finally lift the championship trophy and become the biggest winner of this World Championship.
The World Snooker Championship, as the highest temple of billiards, has always attracted the attention of fans around the world. This competition not only shows the competitive charm of snooker, but also allows us to see the rise of a new generation of players and the perseverance of veterans. Regardless of the outcome, they have contributed to the development of the sport.