Chang Bingyu Makes Snooker History with Perfect Welsh Open Run
Llandudno, Wales – Chang Bingyu delivered a performance for the ages at the Welsh Open, sweeping past former champion Shaun Murphy 4-0 with an unprecedented run of four consecutive century breaks.
A Historic Victory
The 23-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, opened with a break of 130, followed by scores of 136, 119, and another 130 to secure a dominant victory against the 2020 Welsh Open winner. Murphy managed to pot only one red ball during the entire match.
Reaction to a Stunning Performance
I honestly didn’t expect to play that well today.Before the match, my mindset was more about learning from him. After finishing the match, I felt really happy.Chang Bingyu, via WST website
Murphy was quick to acknowledge the brilliance of his opponent’s display.
If that were Ronnie O’Sullivan or Judd Trump, it would be on the news.What a performance. What a player.Shaun Murphy
Twelve-time women’s world champion Reanne Evans, analyzing the display for BBC Sport, said Chang’s display has got to be the best performance ever on a snooker table
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Other Notable Results
Elsewhere in the opening rounds at Venue Cymru, several other matches concluded:
- Jackson Page (Wales) defeated Luca Brecel (Belgium) 4-0.
- Zhou Yuelong (China) beat Alexander Ursenbacher (Switzerland) 4-0.
- Stan Moody (England) won 4-0 against Jimmy Robertson.
- Zhao Xintong (China) overcame Fan Zhengyi (China) 4-3.
- Gary Wilson (England) defeated Amir Sarkhosh (Iran) 4-0.
- Zhang Anda (China) beat Mitchell Mann 4-2.
- John Higgins (Scotland) eased past Liu Wenwei (China) 4-1.
- Dave Gilbert (England) defeated Robbie McGuigan (Northern Ireland) 4-1.
Looking Ahead
Chang Bingyu’s remarkable performance sets a high bar for the rest of the Welsh Open. His historic achievement will undoubtedly be a talking point for snooker fans worldwide.
FAQ
- What was the score of the match between Chang Bingyu and Shaun Murphy? Chang Bingyu won 4-0.
- How many century breaks did Chang Bingyu make? He made four consecutive century breaks.
- Who is Shaun Murphy? Shaun Murphy is a former Welsh Open champion.
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