The semifinals are set! Snooker Northern Ireland Open: World champion suffers upset, Zhou Yuelong wins 5-4 in a thrilling finish

On October 25th Beijing time, the quarterfinals of the Snooker Northern Ireland Open finished with these outcomes: World No.1 Trump dominated Higgins 5-2; World No.2 and young world champion Kyren Wilson was upset 3-5 by Lisowski; Mark Allen triumphed 5-2 over Jordan Brown; Chinese player Zhou Yuelong staged a comeback to edge out Tom Ford 5-4. Therefore, the semifinalists are Trump, Lisowski, Mark Allen, and Zhou Yuelong. The semis will feature Zhou Yuelong versus Lisowski and Trump against Mark Allen!

Zhou Yuelong faced Tom Ford. Zhou is the only Chinese player left in the quarterfinals, carrying our hopes. Facing the strong Tom Ford, although the opponent is tough, he is not unbeatable. Ford started aggressively, winning the first two frames to lead 2-0. Zhou fought back with steady scoring to level at 2-2. Ford then took two more frames to reach a match point at 4-2. Under pressure, Zhou showed great composure and precision, delivering three consecutive 50+ breaks to win three straight frames and clinch a 5-4 comeback victory, narrowly advancing to the semifinals!

Trump versus Higgins. This was a marquee clash between the 80s five-star players and the 75s elite trio. Both are snooker superstars and major champions. Trump, ranked world No.1, and Higgins were evenly matched at 2-2 after four frames. However, the match turned one-sided as Trump unleashed his sharp attacking game, scoring a century and two 70+ breaks, cruising to a commanding 5-2 victory over Higgins!

Mark Allen against Jordan Brown. The skill gap was significant, making Allen the clear favorite. The first two frames saw both players scoring centuries, tied at 1-1. But then Allen took control, maintaining exceptional accuracy and dominating the match tempo. He went on a 4-1 scoring run to decisively close out the match 5-2 with ease!

Kyren Wilson versus Lisowski. Both born in the 90s, Wilson holds more honors including a World Championship and is ranked second in the world, while Lisowski’s record is less distinguished. Unexpectedly, Lisowski played excellently in the first half, building a 3-1 lead. Wilson fought back to 3-4, but in the eighth frame, Lisowski seized the moment with a crucial 76-point break to deliver a stunning 5-3 upset over Wilson!

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