July 17th 2024.
Kyren Wilson's debut as world champion did not go as planned. He faced a tough opponent in the form of Zhou Yuelong at the Shanghai Masters and suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat. It was a far cry from his previous glory at the Crucible, where he emerged victorious in the World Championship final against Jak Jones in May.
The 32-year-old had high hopes for the new season, but it seemed to be off to a rocky start. His performance in Shanghai was nothing short of a disaster, despite having some opportunities to turn the game around. While Zhou Yuelong played exceptionally well with breaks of 78, 59, and 83, Wilson failed to even win a single frame.
This was Wilson's first match at the Shanghai Masters, while Zhou had already fought and won a tough battle against Barry Hawkins in his opener. However, this was of little consolation to the newly crowned world champion. It was a disappointing start to the season for Wilson, who had also made an early exit from the Championship League, winning only one out of three matches in the opening group stage.
On the other hand, Zhou Yuelong was having a fantastic week at the Shanghai Masters. He had defeated both Wilson and Hawkins and was set to face Shaun Murphy in the quarter-finals after the Magician's 6-3 win over John Higgins. In another quarter-final match, Mark Selby secured his spot with a comfortable 6-1 victory over amateur qualifier Cao Jin. He would now face Pang Junxu, who had an intense battle against world number one Mark Allen, eventually winning 6-5.
The match between Allen and Pang had started in the afternoon but had to be continued in the evening session, with the Chinese player leading 5-4. The decider proved to be a nervy affair, with both players missing chances. In the end, it was Pang who emerged victorious, much to the disappointment of Allen.
The remaining quarter-final matches promised to be just as exciting, with Ronnie O'Sullivan taking on Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui facing Judd Trump on Thursday. It was set to be a thrilling day of snooker at the Shanghai Masters, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcomes of these highly anticipated matches.
The quarter-finals were scheduled to begin at 7am on Thursday, with Pang Junxu facing Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy taking on Zhou Yuelong. Later in the day, the snooker legends Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ding Junhui were set to clash, while Si Jiahui would face the current world number one, Judd Trump, in what promised to be an eye-catching match. Fans were in for a treat as the Shanghai Masters continued to deliver nail-biting snooker action.
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