Snooker Players Championship produces top eight, Zhang Anda becomes China's "only seedling". "Captain" Ali Carter eliminated Trump, who topped the season rankings, and became the first player to advance to the semi-finals.
A total of three members of the Chinese Legion are among the top 16 in the world rankings this season. In the first round, Chinese snooker's "big brother" Ding Junhui was eliminated by "Wizard" Higgins. The battle between Zhang and Higgins will be held on the evening of the 23rd, Beijing time (over)