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This is the third in the Great Asian tournament after Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Masters – and it seems that the Chinese series this summer is becoming a real center of the world snooker.
Ukrainian fans have someone to follow – our country will represent Julian Boyko. His successful performance in Jeddi on Saudi Arabia Masters “warmed up” Ukrainian fans of Snuker so much that now expectations from the 19-year-old Kiev are incredibly high. For Julian himself, this is a chance to take the next step and to talk about himself in an even larger stage.
The Champion has prepared the announcement of the tournament. We focus on participants, calendars and prizes.
Wuhan Open. What is the tournament? China is an interesting snooker, and Snuker is interesting China. There is a huge fan basket, a audience interest and big money. So the synthesis was inevitable – as they say, himself Confucius God would say such a combination.
The first draw in Uhan took place in 2023. It was a triumphant Judd Trump, who just walked through the net: 30 won frames from 38. Last year, “Ace” was two steps from the recurrent title, but in the semifinals it was stopped by the local hero Xi Xi Jiaii – 6: 2.
This year, Trump is again in order, and no doubt it remains one of the main favorites. Each of his way out is a show that collects thousands of eyes. And here he looks like a namesque from the United States.
Julian Boyko Vs Zhao Sintun Chinese tournaments give Ukrainian a chance to play with the best. And this time the lot threw him a real test – in the first round, Julian will play against Zhao Sintoun, one of the brightest players of modern Snuker. By the way, the current world champion.
For a fight, this is not the first battle with tops. Only a few days ago he gave a decent resistance to Kayrene Wilson, who in Shanghai was able to beat the same Zhao – 10: 5. So Ukrainian talent already felt how it was to challenge the stars.
By the way, this week the lot defined Julian another “monster” – Ronnie O’Sllivana on the XI’an Grand Prix. It is unknown whether the meeting will happen, because the rocket chooses where and when to play. But Zhao, especially in front of the native public, will definitely reach the arena.
So far, in personal meetings “Cyclone” (nickname Zhao) leads 2: 0. But each series has the ability to end – and who knows, perhaps today, the moment will come when the Ukrainian Snuker will receive a new loud victory.
Screenshot O’Sallan and Robertson out of the game Ronnie O’Sallawan has long been afraid to sin by missing tournaments. This time he decided not to fly to Uhan – and it is clear: a speech in Saudi Arabia took a lot of energy and emotions.
Before English Open it is logical to rest and prepare. Moreover, Brentwood will become a rematch for the rocket – a year ago he flew there in the first round from Hayan. Such a bitter memory can be a great motivation.
Another high -profile participant – Neil Robertson, who stopped Ronnie in the Saudi Arabia Masters final. The Australian has long lived on his own schedule: a few years ago he began to miss separate tournaments to spend more time with his wife and son. Now, after the earlier half a million pounds in Saudi Arabia, Centurion can afford a pause.
Of course, fans are upset with this solution. But the German Umut Dickma and English Rian Evans rejoice. The first got a chance to play in the tournament, and the second generally went to the next stage.
And what about money? Wuhan Open’s total prize fund is £ 700,000. Yes, it is not 825 thousand in Shanghai and far from the space of 2 million 302 thousand pounds on Saudi Arabia Masters, but there is something to fight for.
- Winner: £ 140,000
- Runner-Up: £ 63,000
- Semi-Finals: £ 30,000
- Quarter-Finals: £ 16,000
- Last 16: £ 12,000
- Last 32: £ 8,000
- Last 64: £ 4,500
- High Break: £ 5,000
The winner will receive a lion’s share – 140 thousand. The finalist will be rich in 63 thousand. Participants 1/2 will earn 30 thousand. Well it is worth not forgetting that in the snowdrift the prize money – These are rating points. In the fight for the TOP-16, TOP-32 or for the right to stay in Maine Tour, every additional thousand is sometimes important.
And who among the favorites? – Judd Trump – without unnecessary words, the main star and contender # 1.
– Kayren Wilson after triumph in Shanghai wants to confirm that he is stable and is able to win.
– Two stamps – Williams and Slby. Both started in the season not too successful, but it is these tournaments that become a point of reference. It is important for legends to prove that they are still among the elite.
– Ali Carter. The captain holds a strong segment, but still only the 17th in the world rating. And the difference between 16 and 17 positions is the abyss: the first 1-16 seats have a direct pass to the World Cup, and the latter must pass through a sieve. Therefore, crankcase motivation is maximum.
Chinese Guard The honor of the owners will protect several stars at once. First of all, the current champion of the tournament Xiao Godun, which comes to the start in a great mood. While everyone fought in Jeddy, he won the world of world games in Chenda.
It is not possible to forget about Xi Jiahus, last year’s finalist. Last year, he stopped Trump himself, but the title slipped. This time it can come – as they say, if you have a long rock, it will fall.
In addition to them, Lie Paifan, Din Junhui, Zhang Binja, Zhang Andda and other Chinese masters will also play. It will be difficult for them to break to the top, but to create a sensation and well “shake” the net to them is quite real.
The first circle schedule Morning session (5:00 Kyiv time)
Xiao Godun [1] – Minka Nutchart [88]
Mark Allen [12] – Tan Heven (a)
Hosein Vafay [24] – Zhou Jinhao (a)
Robbie Williams [47] – van haybo (a)
Eliot Slesor [29] – David Grace [95]
Luis Hitkout [103] – Matthew Selt [34]
Noppon Sanghham [33] – Zhou Yuelun [32]
Joe O’Connor [28] – Ben Wullastoton [42]
Day session (9:00)
Dean Junhui [8] – Zhang Zhanghao (a)
Umut Dickme (a) – Allan Taylor [72]
Marco Fu [92] – Jimmy White [93]
Yu [41] – Jack Jones [21]
Jamie Jones [51] – Barry Hookins [11]
David Gilbert [23] – Haris Tahir [80]
Chan Binjut [115] – Liam Haifield [94]
Zhao Khanyan [113] – Zhang Anga [13]
Evening Session (14:30)
Judd Trump [3] – Farah Adjib [83]
Zhao Sintun [2] – Julian Boyko [87]
Mark Williams [5] – Liam Davis [74]
Mark Selby [9] – Michael Holt [64]
Gary Wilson [18] – Liu Khaotyan [38]
Jackson Page [36] – Ali Carter [17]
Van Yuitsen [71] – Si Jiahi [15]
All the matches of the quarter-finals are played in Best of 9 format (up to 5 victories). Semi-finalals-up to 6, and the finale-up to 10.
Where to watch Wuhan Open 2025 Unfortunately, Eurosport this tournament will not be broadcast. It will depend on the set of a gap, if you have. Official translators: Discovery+, HBO Max and TNT Sports.
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This is the third in the Great Asian tournament after Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Masters – and it seems that the Chinese series this summer is becoming a real center of the world snooker.
Ukrainian fans have someone to follow – our country will represent Julian Boyko. His successful performance in Jeddi on Saudi Arabia Masters “warmed up” Ukrainian fans of Snuker so much that now expectations from the 19-year-old Kiev are incredibly high. For Julian himself, this is a chance to take the next step and to talk about himself in an even larger stage.
The Champion has prepared the announcement of the tournament. We focus on participants, calendars and prizes.
Wuhan Open. What is the tournament? China is an interesting snooker, and Snuker is interesting China. There is a huge fan basket, a audience interest and big money. So the synthesis was inevitable – as they say, himself Confucius God would say such a combination.
The first draw in Uhan took place in 2023. It was a triumphant Judd Trump, who just walked through the net: 30 won frames from 38. Last year, “Ace” was two steps from the recurrent title, but in the semifinals it was stopped by the local hero Xi Xi Jiaii – 6: 2.
This year, Trump is again in order, and no doubt it remains one of the main favorites. Each of his way out is a show that collects thousands of eyes. And here he looks like a namesque from the United States.
Julian Boyko Vs Zhao Sintun Chinese tournaments give Ukrainian a chance to play with the best. And this time the lot threw him a real test – in the first round, Julian will play against Zhao Sintoun, one of the brightest players of modern Snuker. By the way, the current world champion.
For a fight, this is not the first battle with tops. Only a few days ago he gave a decent resistance to Kayrene Wilson, who in Shanghai was able to beat the same Zhao – 10: 5. So Ukrainian talent already felt how it was to challenge the stars.
By the way, this week the lot defined Julian another “monster” – Ronnie O’Sllivana on the XI’an Grand Prix. It is unknown whether the meeting will happen, because the rocket chooses where and when to play. But Zhao, especially in front of the native public, will definitely reach the arena.
So far, in personal meetings “Cyclone” (nickname Zhao) leads 2: 0. But each series has the ability to end – and who knows, perhaps today, the moment will come when the Ukrainian Snuker will receive a new loud victory.
Screenshot O’Sallan and Robertson out of the game Ronnie O’Sallawan has long been afraid to sin by missing tournaments. This time he decided not to fly to Uhan – and it is clear: a speech in Saudi Arabia took a lot of energy and emotions.
Before English Open it is logical to rest and prepare. Moreover, Brentwood will become a rematch for the rocket – a year ago he flew there in the first round from Hayan. Such a bitter memory can be a great motivation.
Another high -profile participant – Neil Robertson, who stopped Ronnie in the Saudi Arabia Masters final. The Australian has long lived on his own schedule: a few years ago he began to miss separate tournaments to spend more time with his wife and son. Now, after the earlier half a million pounds in Saudi Arabia, Centurion can afford a pause.
Of course, fans are upset with this solution. But the German Umut Dickma and English Rian Evans rejoice. The first got a chance to play in the tournament, and the second generally went to the next stage.
And what about money? Wuhan Open’s total prize fund is £ 700,000. Yes, it is not 825 thousand in Shanghai and far from the space of 2 million 302 thousand pounds on Saudi Arabia Masters, but there is something to fight for.
- Winner: £ 140,000
- Runner-Up: £ 63,000
- Semi-Finals: £ 30,000
- Quarter-Finals: £ 16,000
- Last 16: £ 12,000
- Last 32: £ 8,000
- Last 64: £ 4,500
- High Break: £ 5,000
The winner will receive a lion’s share – 140 thousand. The finalist will be rich in 63 thousand. Participants 1/2 will earn 30 thousand. Well it is worth not forgetting that in the snowdrift the prize money – These are rating points. In the fight for the TOP-16, TOP-32 or for the right to stay in Maine Tour, every additional thousand is sometimes important.
And who among the favorites? – Judd Trump – without unnecessary words, the main star and contender # 1.
– Kayren Wilson after triumph in Shanghai wants to confirm that he is stable and is able to win.
– Two stamps – Williams and Slby. Both started in the season not too successful, but it is these tournaments that become a point of reference. It is important for legends to prove that they are still among the elite.
– Ali Carter. The captain holds a strong segment, but still only the 17th in the world rating. And the difference between 16 and 17 positions is the abyss: the first 1-16 seats have a direct pass to the World Cup, and the latter must pass through a sieve. Therefore, crankcase motivation is maximum.
Chinese Guard The honor of the owners will protect several stars at once. First of all, the current champion of the tournament Xiao Godun, which comes to the start in a great mood. While everyone fought in Jeddy, he won the world of world games in Chenda.
It is not possible to forget about Xi Jiahus, last year’s finalist. Last year, he stopped Trump himself, but the title slipped. This time it can come – as they say, if you have a long rock, it will fall.
In addition to them, Lie Paifan, Din Junhui, Zhang Binja, Zhang Andda and other Chinese masters will also play. It will be difficult for them to break to the top, but to create a sensation and well “shake” the net to them is quite real.
The first circle schedule Morning session (5:00 Kyiv time)
Xiao Godun [1] – Minka Nutchart [88]
Mark Allen [12] – Tan Heven (a)
Hosein Vafay [24] – Zhou Jinhao (a)
Robbie Williams [47] – van haybo (a)
Eliot Slesor [29] – David Grace [95]
Luis Hitkout [103] – Matthew Selt [34]
Noppon Sanghham [33] – Zhou Yuelun [32]
Joe O’Connor [28] – Ben Wullastoton [42]
Day session (9:00)
Dean Junhui [8] – Zhang Zhanghao (a)
Umut Dickme (a) – Allan Taylor [72]
Marco Fu [92] – Jimmy White [93]
Yu [41] – Jack Jones [21]
Jamie Jones [51] – Barry Hookins [11]
David Gilbert [23] – Haris Tahir [80]
Chan Binjut [115] – Liam Haifield [94]
Zhao Khanyan [113] – Zhang Anga [13]
Evening Session (14:30)
Judd Trump [3] – Farah Adjib [83]
Zhao Sintun [2] – Julian Boyko [87]
Mark Williams [5] – Liam Davis [74]
Mark Selby [9] – Michael Holt [64]
Gary Wilson [18] – Liu Khaotyan [38]
Jackson Page [36] – Ali Carter [17]
Van Yuitsen [71] – Si Jiahi [15]
All the matches of the quarter-finals are played in Best of 9 format (up to 5 victories). Semi-finalals-up to 6, and the finale-up to 10.
Where to watch Wuhan Open 2025 Unfortunately, Eurosport this tournament will not be broadcast. It will depend on the set of a gap, if you have. Official translators: Discovery+, HBO Max and TNT Sports.