World’s top players knocked-out in China Championship

By Daily Sports on August 19, 2017

The world's top six players were all knocked out in a remarkable second round at the China Championship.

World number one Mark Selby was beaten 5-4 by Zhou Yuelong, despite being 4-3 up, while number two John Higgins suffered a 5-2 defeat by Tom Ford.

Judd Trump lost 5-3 to Graeme Dott, Alan McManus thrashed Ding Junhui 5-0, Luca Brecel saw off Marco Fu 5-2 and Mark Davis beat Barry Hawkins 5-3.

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Dave Gilbert 5-3.O'Sullivan had fallen 2-0 down, but a brilliant 130 break set him on his way to victory.

Scotland's Higgins won the invitational event last year, but the tournament has been upgraded to ranking status this year.

•Photo shows five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Source Daily Sports

Posted August 19, 2017


 

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