On December 7th Beijing time, the UK Snooker Championship final began as planned, with two post-80s Grand Slam winners, Trump and Selby, facing off in a high-stakes duel. After four frames, Selby exploded in performance, blending attack and defense to take a 4-0 lead over Trump. Trump’s condition was awful, committing eye-catching errors and appearing stunned by Selby’s dominance, who now has a solid chance to win the title!

Trump and Selby are both among the elite ‘80s five tigers,’ indisputably top-tier talents. Now, both have shown great dominance by consecutively eliminating opponents to reach the final, vying for the championship. This peak showdown has drawn huge attention, with their vastly different styles creating many exciting moments in this intense rivalry!

Once the match started, the first frame saw a slow pace with fierce exchanges and defensive battles. Selby handled the chaos confidently, taking the first frame 80-54. The second frame remained fiercely contested with strong defensive play. Selby thrived in the disorder, scoring heavily to shock Trump 90-41. In the third frame, Selby’s precision exploded as he scored a rapid 97 points in a single visit, leading 3-0. In the fourth frame, Trump reached 68 but failed to surpass Selby’s score, leaving an opening. Selby seized the chance with a winning break of 71 points, completing a stunning comeback. Thus, Selby excelled in both attack and defense to lead 4-0, an unexpectedly strong start!

It must be said this scoreline is truly unexpected. Trump seemed under heavy pressure today, making frequent mistakes and giving away chances. In contrast, Selby’s form was fierce and nearly flawless, playing very strong and steady, capitalizing on every opportunity. No wonder he’s called ‘The Master.’ If he keeps this momentum, Selby can definitely take the championship!
Written by Sports Fiction