Snooker World Championship Update! All quarter-finalists determined, four world champions eliminated, two Chinese players advance.

On April 28 Beijing time, the second round of the Snooker World Championship main event concluded, with four matches finishing overnight. Wu Yize upset Selby 13-11, Higgins staged a dramatic comeback to defeat O'Sullivan 13-12, Robertson dominated with a commanding 13-7 victory over Wakelin, and qualifier dark horse Vafaei reversed and stunned world number one Trump 13-12. Thus, all quarter-final spots are now confirmed!

Wu Yize faced four-time world champion Selby. Although statistically not favored, Wu consistently pressured Selby and maintained a lead throughout the match. Entering the decisive third stage, Wu adjusted his strategy, matching Selby's grinding style, and seized the match point first at 12-11. In the 24th frame, both players made surprising low-level errors, but ultimately Wu secured the frame to win 13-11, upsetting Selby and becoming the second Chinese player to reach the quarter-finals!

Higgins faced O'Sullivan, a peak clash between two legends of the '75 trio. Higgins displayed tremendous resilience. Despite trailing 2-6 in the first stage and later 4-9, Higgins then unleashed a lightning six-frame streak to overturn the match, leading 10-9. He later secured the match point at 12-11. O'Sullivan forced a deciding frame, but Higgins remained firm to complete a 13-12 comeback victory, eliminating O'Sullivan and advancing to the quarter-finals!

Robertson faced Wakelin. Although the first stage ended evenly at 4-4, Robertson began to dominate in the second and third stages, displaying strong performances in both attack and defense, steadily widening the gap to secure a comprehensive 13-7 victory. It must be said Robertson won quite comfortably!

Vafaei challenged world number one Trump. Despite an early deficit, Vafaei quickly caught up, and the match then turned into a tug-of-war with both players engaging in an exciting offensive duel. The score remained tight. Although Trump first reached match point, Vafaei showed excellent mental strength, scoring a 106 and a 91 break to clinch the match, upsetting Trump 13-12 and advancing to the quarter-finals!

Thus, the quarter-final lineup for this tournament is set. Asia secured three spots: Zhao Xintong, Wu Yize, and Vafaei. The others are Robertson, Allen, Hawkins, and Higgins. Four world champions—O'Sullivan, Mark Williams, Selby, and Karen Wilson—have been eliminated!