The latest update from the snooker English Championship: Zhou Yuelong and Lu Haotian won their matches to move into the last 32, while Yuan Sijun was defeated and eliminated.

The matches have finished, with detailed results shown in the chart below.

1. Yuan Sijun was eliminated after a 3-6 loss to Holt.
2. Lu Haotian advanced to the main draw and last 32 by narrowly beating Mann 6-5.
3. Zhou Yuelong secured his spot in the main draw and last 32 with a 6-2 win over Clark.

Post-match summary and reflections

1. The results mostly aligned with pre-match expectations. Congratulations to Zhou Yuelong and Lu Haotian on making the main draw. Unfortunately, Yuan Sijun was eliminated, which is quite disappointing.
2. Zhou Yuelong showed excellent skill and form, winning decisively to advance. He has a strong chance of reaching the English Championship quarterfinals.
3. Lu Haotian’s progression was thrilling as he won a deciding frame against Mann in the early hours. However, given his current form, reaching beyond the last 32 to the last 16 might be challenging.
4. It is very unfortunate that Yuan Sijun was eliminated. His opponent Holt proved to be quite strong.