Filip SolbergAbsolute classic in the semifinals
The Shanghai Masters 2024 promises fans a great deal of excitement. The reigning champion Kyren Wilson and Mark Allen, the current number one in the world, failed in the last couple of days. Tomorrow, on July 20th, in what is expected to be a real classic, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump will meet in the semifinals. The two Snooker superstars will face off for the first time since March, and we are ready to summarize what fans can expect and who the current favorites are.
Exciting Matchup Ahead
The Shanghai Masters 2024 could not offer fans more entertainment. With Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump, two of the most successful and popular players will meet. Last season, both engaged in a real battle and each won five tournaments. Even though both were favorites at the Snooker World Champions 2024, neither of them finished their season with a major title. They will play for the first time tomorrow in the second semifinal at 8:00. The statistics speak for the seven-time World Champion O’Sullivan. Out of 33 matches with Trump, he won 18, while Trump won 15 matches against O’Sullivan. Thus, he is one of the players with the best records against O’Sullivan.
Exciting Encounter Expected
Fans can look forward to an exciting game, as both players seem to be in great shape at the moment. The last time they met was at the Riyadh Season World Masters. O’Sullivan won the match 4:1, Trump lost and showed one of his worst performances in recent years. The last time Trump won over O’Sullivan was in December 2020.
Betting Odds: Who Are the Bookmakers Favoring?
The top four players of this year’s Shanghai Masters have been determined. Betting providers see Ronnie O’Sullivan as the favorite to win the tournament, with odds of 2.38. Judd Trump follows with second-place odds of 3.40, while Mark Selby has odds of 4.50, and Shaun Murphy odds of 6.50.
O’Sullivan’s easy win against Ding
Yesterday, the quarter-final match between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui, 37, took place. O’Sullivan won the first two Frames, before Ding secured the next two Frames, and the match went into a 2:2 tie. Both players then increased their lead to 3:3. Ding had a bad day, missing easy balls and showing frustration. Sullivan, in contrast, appeared calm and focused. He secured the seventh Frame with a 131-point century break. He also won the next two Frames and decisively claimed victory with 6:3.
Showing great motivation, Sullivan is undefeated in 21 games at the Shanghai Masters. He stressed how much he loves China, especially Shanghai. For him, this competition is special and memorable. He expressed his affection for the city and its people. The Shanghai Masters are one of his favorite tournaments, and he said he loves Shanghai. He emphasized his friendship with the Chinese players and he also love the Chinese tea as well, promising to take some home.
Trump wins against Si in a tough match
Judd Trump, played yesterday in the quarter-final, and he met the strong emerging player Si Jiahui, 22. In a competitive match, Trump made a strong start, winning
Murphy and Selby also In good Form
The first event of the competition will take place today and is expected to last for 19 Frames. Two players will participate in the first semifinals, Mark Selby, 41, and Shaun Murphy, 41 who look to be in great shape at the moment.
When are the next games scheduled?
The Shanghai Masters of this year still has three more games to be played: the two semifinals and the final. They will take three days to resolve. These encounters will be played out in a "Best of 19 Frames" format for the semifinals, and in a "Best of 21 Frames" basis for the final. The winner of the tournament will receive a prize of 210 000 GBP (248.283 EUR). Fans can watch all the games on Eurosport, broadcast live on German television.
Trump displays good performance and seems to have overcome his small form’s lack of the last months.
Selby showed a strong performance, winning again Pang Junxu, 24. Fans and experts are pleased with Selbys performance which was disappointing last season and he seemed to contemplate the end of his career.
Murphy demonstrates excellence also at the Shanghai Masters. The previous season was successful for him, Murphy shows competitive matches and he seems to be concentrated and committed. He has won two of the last three encounters against Selby, Murphy is currently ranked number 7, stands behind Selby who holds number 6. Fans can expect a close and contested match.
Fans can anticipates a very exciting encounter in the next exhibition.
The final of the game will be held tomorrow, The two semifinals will be played in the "Best of 19 Frames" mode while the finals will be held and played in "Best of 21 Frames" format. The winner of the tournament will win a prize of 210.000 GBP (248.283 EUR). All the games can be watched live on Eurosport German television.
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