Trump beats Si to set up Selby tie at Shenzhen Open.

Shenzhen Open Snooker Tournament Update Judd Trump's Victory and Upcoming Quarter-Final Judd Trump secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Shenzhen Open by defeating Si Jiahui 5-2. This victory sets up an exciting match against Mark Selby. Throughout the match, Trump demonstrated his skill with breaks of 80, 71, 53, and 54. However, his path to victory was almost disrupted by a peculiar issue with the LED advertising screen, which flashed blue in his line of sight during a crucial moment. Despite this distraction, Trump maintained his focus and cleared the remaining balls to clinch the win. Trump emphasized the importance of crucial moments in matches, stating, "At this stage there's always a crucial ball or crucial frame. So far this season and maybe last season I have not been winning those. But that can change at any point - you have just got to keep putting yourself in those positions." Mark Selby's Progress Four-time world champion Mark Selby, who recently claimed the China Open title, advanced to the quarter-finals with a 5-3 win over Stephen Maguire. Selby showcased his form by compiling a top break of 99, ensuring a thrilling upcoming encounter with Trump. Other Last-16 Matches Wu Yize vs. Ricky Walden: World champion Wu Yize defeated Ricky Walden 5-3, setting up a rematch with Shaun Murphy, echoing their Crucible final in May. Shaun Murphy vs. Elliot Slessor: Murphy controlled his match against Elliot Slessor, winning 5-1. Yuan Sijun vs. Zak Surety: Yuan Sijun was victorious over Zak Surety with a 5-2 scoreline. Jimmy Robertson vs. Scott Donaldson: Jimmy Robertson dominated Scott Donaldson, securing a 5-0 win. Chris Wakelin vs. Neil Robertson: Chris Wakelin defeated Neil Robertson 5-2, marking a significant win in his career. Michael Holt vs. Kyren Wilson: Michael Holt triumphed over Kyren Wilson with a 5-2 victory, highlighted by a remarkable break of 126. This win marks Holt's first quarter-final appearance in a ranking event since the UK Championship in 2024. The quarter-finals promise to deliver intense competition as the players continue to battle for the title.