On January 29, 2022, the Snooker German Masters continued, the first final seat was released, and The Chinese genius Zhao Xintong fell behind 1-3 to win five consecutive sets, and finally reversed the post-80s ricci 6-3. Wharton, after reaching the final of the ranking tournament for the second time in his career after last year's British Championships, will wait for Yan Bingtao and Mark. Allen's winner, two Chinese players, are expected to meet in the finals to compete for the final title.
Zhao Xintong is 24 years old, ranked 9th in the world, just last year's British Championships he made a breakthrough, becoming the first post-90s player to win the championship of three major competitions, creating a new history, he is also the highest ranked Chinese player, this year's German Masters Zhao Xintong performed well, winning Mark. Williams and Trump, the two world champions, reached the final four of the ranking tournament and were expected by more fans.
Ricky. Wharton, 39, ranked 24th in the world, has won the ranking tournament three times, but in recent years has been plagued by a waist injury and his results have not been ideal until this season, reaching the final four of the Northern Ireland Open and losing to Mark. Allen, this time even won robertson, Luca. Brechel, Karen. Wilson, three seeded players, once again advanced to the semifinals.
The two sides have only met once in their careers, when Zhao Xintong narrowly defeated Richie 4-3. Wharton, this game is optimistic about Zhao Xintong's fans more, but Richie. Wharton is in good shape, with the possibility of defeating any opponent, Zhao Xintong was tested, and the result was suspenseful.
In the semi-finals, there were 6 wins in 11 innings, and Zhao Xintong only scored 9 points in the first set to interrupt the attack, Richie. Wharton scored a single 74 points to take the lead, and in the second set both sides made multiple mistakes, Ritchie. Wharton won the fight 75-45, Zhao Xintong stabilized his position in the third set, played a single 78 points and also scored color, and in the fourth set Zhao Xintong twice to take a 51-0 lead, Richie. Wharton seized the opportunity and scored a 66-point comeback.
After returning from intermission, Zhao Xintong took the lead and scored 38 points to make another mistake, the state was indeed average, and could not find the rhythm that suited him, Richie. Wharton hit a single 60 point to interrupt the attack, Zhao Xintong Qingtai narrowly won 63-60, and in the sixth set Zhao Xintong played a single 65 points, chasing two consecutive innings to 3 draws, and then Ritchie. Wharton's form slipped, and Zhao Xintong won another set 83-0 to take the lead for the first time.
Next Zhao Xintong played a single 72 points, 5-3 to take the lead to get the match point, the ninth set Zhao Xintong completed a one-shot win to end the game, and finally fell behind 1-3 to win five consecutive sets, 6-3 reverse Richie. Wharton advanced to the final, and Zhao Xintong attacked the second crown of his career, so stay tuned.