With Lu Haotian eliminated at 4-5! The Snooker Xi’an Open semifinalists are decided: Ding Junhui will face Murphy

On October 11th Beijing time, the Snooker Xi’an Open quarterfinals have seen intense battles, with two matches finished. Chinese player Lu Haotian was narrowly defeated 4-5 by Mark Williams of the “Magnificent Seven 5,” nearly pulling off a huge upset. Wales then surged, winning four straight frames to beat Pullen 5-2. Thus, two semifinal spots have been secured by Mark Williams and Wales. Following Lu Haotian’s elimination, China is now left with only Ding Junhui as their last contender!

Lu Haotian vs. Mark Williams. Lu Haotian is also a seasoned veteran, so reaching the quarterfinals was quite a surprise. Facing an even more experienced Mark Williams in the quarters made an upset very challenging, unless he performed exceptionally. The match began with Lu Haotian taking the initiative, scoring a 68 break to lead 1-0. The two then fought fiercely, with Mark Williams gradually chipping away and using solid defense to win two frames and lead 2-1. In the fourth frame, Lu Haotian responded strongly with a 78 break to even the score at 2-2. Mark Williams then found his rhythm, making two 60+ breaks to reach a 4-2 match point. Refusing to give up, Lu Haotian fought back with two consecutive 60+ breaks to level the match 4-4. In the deciding frame, Mark Williams showed great composure, steadily scoring to clinch a 5-4 victory over Lu Haotian and advance to the semifinals!

Wales vs. Pullen. Both players are relatively unknown, making this round a clash of underdogs. The match turned one-sided as Pullen initially led 2-1 but then fell silent. Wales combined aggressive offense and solid defense to deliver a lightning-fast four-frame streak, winning 5-2 and taking this underdog showdown decisively!

There are still two quarterfinal matches remaining, both highly anticipated battles. Ding Junhui will face Murphy in a clash of the "80s Five Tigers," while O'Sullivan will take on Gary Wilson. Fans eagerly await the semifinal lineup!

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