China News Service, August 1st. Affected by the epidemic, the World Snooker Championship, which was "late" for more than three months, finally officially set off in Sheffield on July 31, local time. Chinese player Ding Junhui, who made his debut on the first day, temporarily led Mark-King with 5:4 in the first stage, while defending champion Trump and qualifier Ford fought for 18 innings, and finally advanced with a difficult 10:8.

The first day of the Snooker World Championships. Image source: World Taiwan Federation official micro

　　According to the race lottery, among the three Chinese players participating in the competition, Ding Junhui faced "Bald Killer" Mark King in the first round, Yan Bingtao faced Slyser in the first round, Liang Wenbo faced Robertson in the first round, and Ding Junhui played first. The record against Mark King showed that Ding Junhui had an absolute advantage with 7 wins and 1 loss. However, due to the epidemic, many players in the World Championships have been missing for a long time, which also added more uncertainty to the game.

　　After Ding Junhui handed over 104 points on a single stroke in the first set, he fell into a stalemate with his opponent. The two made a lot of mistakes in the game. You come and go. After holding a 3:1 lead, Ding Junhui's touch has declined, and his opponent took the opportunity to tie the score. At the end of the first stage, Ding Junhui stabilized his position and won the next round. At 21:30 pm on the 1st, Beijing time, the second stage of the duel between the two will begin. For Ding Junhui, to win his first game in four months, he needs more effort and focus.

　　Two other Chinese players will make their debut on the 2nd. After Trump passed through the danger, Yan Bingtao has been able to determine his opponent for the next round after winning. Even if the opponent behind is very strong, he shouldn't think too much at this moment, winning the first enemy first is the top priority.

　　Attached to the results of the first day of the race :

　　Trump 10-8 Ford

　　Ding Junhui 5-4 Mark King (Phase 1)

　　Bingham 5-4 Katy (Phase 1)

　　Williams 4-5 McManus (Phase 1) (End)