Who receives the £170,000 prize money following the elimination of the favorites at the Snooker World Open?
The Snooker World Open is gearing up for an exciting set of quarterfinals and semifinals, with some of the sport's top players vying for a spot in the final.
In the quarterfinals, Ding Junhui showcased his formidable skills with centuries of 101 and 130 in the fourth round. He has already achieved six centuries in the tournament. However, it was Jackson Page who emerged victorious in their match, securing a 2-5 win over Mark Selby, the current world number five. Page's impressive performance included three centuries of 130, 120, and 100.
Selby, despite his defeat, also demonstrated his prowess with centuries of 129 and 131 in his quarterfinal match against Page. Meanwhile, Judd Trump advanced to the semifinals with a 5-2 victory over Kyren Wilson.
The semifinals will take place tomorrow, with the first match scheduled between Judd Trump and Jackson Page at 7:00 AM German time. The second semifinal match will feature Neil Robertson or Barry Hawkins against Hossein Vafaei or Ding Junhui, both starting at 12:30 PM German time.
Judd Trump is the clear favorite for the semifinals, with sports betting odds of 1.62, while Ding Junhui follows closely with odds of 8.5. Neil Robertson and Barry Hawkins have odds of 6.5 and 11 respectively, and Hossein Vafaei has odds of 14.
The final of the World Open will start on Sunday at 7:00 AM German time, with the Best of 19 Frames format in play. The prize money for the winner is 170,000 GBP (approx. 198,982 euros).
The World Open in Yushan has seen its fair share of surprises, with players like Ronnie O'Sullivan, Luca Brecel, Mark Selby, and Mark Allen being eliminated.
Despite the lack of specific quarterfinal and semifinal fixtures for the World Open in the search results, previous tournament performances can provide some insight. For instance, Barry Hawkins' recent victory over Wu Yize suggests his experience could be a crucial factor in the late stages of the competition.
Spectators in Germany can catch the action on Eurosport, with the first session of the final being shown on free TV, while those with a Eurosport 2 subscription can watch the entire final live. One World Open quarterfinals match will also be broadcast on Eurosport.
As the World Open continues to unfold, the stage is set for some thrilling encounters and potential upsets. Stay tuned for more updates from the Snooker World Open.
What are the sports betting odds for Ding Junhui to win the semifinals? What is the sport that the Snooker World Open is part of?
The sports betting odds for Ding Junhui to win the semifinals are 8.5. The Snooker World Open is part of the sport of billiards or snooker.
