In an action-packed day at the International Snooker Championship, Mark Selby, Judd Trump, Ding Junhai, and Shaun Murphy secured their spots in the fourth round. The competition has been fierce, showcasing some remarkable talent in the world of snooker.
Trump Advances Despite Underwhelming Performance
Judd Trump faced Noppon Saengkham, edging into the fourth round with a score of 6-3. Although Trump struggled to find his rhythm, registering only two breaks over fifty, he managed to clinch the match. The first two frames set the stage, with Saengkham taking an impressive 73, followed closely by Trump’s 79. The match became tense as Saengkham fought back, winning the ninth frame to narrow the gap to 5-3 before Trump cemented his victory with a stylish break of 119.
Other Key Matches
- Ding Junhai achieved a strong start against Liam Highfield, establishing a 5-1 lead and eventually winning 6-4 with an 85 break.
- Mark Selby triumphed over Daniel Wells with a score of 6-3, showcasing his consistent form.
- Neil Robertson also secured a spot in the next round, defeating Yuan Sijun by 6-3.
- Shaun Murphy completed the fourth round lineup with a challenging 6-4 victory over Elliott Slessor.
Today’s Match Scores
First Session Results
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| O’Sullivan vs. Lisowski | 5-6 |
| Zhao vs. Lei | 6-5 |
| Wilson vs. Maguire | 4-6 |
| Higgins vs. Vafaei | 6-3 |
| Wilson vs. Si | 0-6 |
| Zhang vs. Wu | 3-6 |
| Hawkins vs. Jones | 6-3 |
| J Robertson vs. McGill | 4-6 |
Second Session Results
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Trump vs. Saengkham | 6-3 |
| N Robertson vs. Yuan | 6-3 |
| Un-Nooh vs. Donaldson | 4-6 |
| Murphy vs. Slessor | 6-4 |
| Ding vs. Highfield | 6-4 |
| Selby vs. Wells | 6-3 |
| Guoqiang vs. Jun | 5-6 |
| Surety vs. Hill | 6-5 |
These matches set the tone for an exciting next round, with some of the sport’s most talented players continuing to battle for the title in the International Snooker Championship. Fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters as the tournament progresses.
