丁俊晖憾负冠军名将，斯诺克巡回赛四强战况激烈

The semi-finals of the Snooker Tour Championship in April 5, 2024, witnessed the emergence of the top four players, where Chinese contenders faced defeat in both matches. Ding Junhui fell 8-10 against Mark Allen, while Zhang Anda lost 8-10 to Gary Wilson, both exiting the tournament early and settling for the consolation prize. It's indeed a disappointing outcome for the Chinese players.

Ding Junhui, ranked 7th globally, has a career tally of 14 ranking titles, making him the foremost snooker player from China. This season, despite reaching the finals twice, he faced defeats against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the English Open and Judd Trump in the World Open. Securing a top-four spot for the season, Ding earned a direct entry into the quarter-finals, where he faced the world number three, Mark Allen, whom he had previously defeated last year.

Mark Allen, with a formidable track record, claimed victory in three tournaments this season, securing a stable position in the top three global rankings, just behind O'Sullivan and Trump. As one of the leading players from the post-80s generation, Allen stands as Ding Junhui's main competitor at present. Although his trophy count might be relatively lower, his recent performances have been notably efficient.

The match between Ding Junhui and Mark Allen began with Allen taking the lead, scoring a century break in the first frame. However, Ding responded strongly with a break of 70 in the second frame, and subsequently won three consecutive frames. The battle continued with both players displaying their prowess, but Allen's tactical adjustments and formidable skills allowed him to take control of the match.

In the second session, Allen's impressive break of 142 in the tenth frame showcased his dominance, putting him in contention for additional rewards. Despite Ding's efforts to stage a comeback, Allen's resilience proved too much to handle, as he consistently capitalized on opportunities and secured crucial frames.

After the mid-session interval, Allen continued to assert his dominance, winning key frames and maintaining his lead. Ding managed to win a few frames in succession, but Allen's decisive break of 127 in the final frame sealed the victory, with a final score of 10-8 in favor of Allen.

In other matches, Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised to a 10-2 victory over Ryan Day, while Mark Williams defeated Judd Trump 10-4. Gary Wilson secured a 10-8 victory over Zhang Anda. With Allen's impressive performance, he now looks poised to advance to the final, with a potential showdown against O'Sullivan looming. Considering Allen's recent form, it seems challenging for Williams to halt his momentum, leaving O'Sullivan as the main obstacle in Allen's path to the title.

The Snooker Tour Championship continues to deliver thrilling encounters, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of the players as they vie for glory on the green baize.

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