Impressive break-building by Zhao
- Written by Vivek Pathak - Media Officer, IBSF
File Photo: Zhao Xintong
IBSF Media
Zhao Xintong of China demonstrated excellence of break building in his match against Alexandru Statache of Romania that he won one-sided, 4-0 today in World Under-21 Championship being played at hotel Caro in Bucharest.
From the first frame itself, Zhao was completely focused and made first century break of 102 points. The second frame did not have century but the break building technique was very good where he made 84 points break. In next he crafted another century break (100 points) to leave Alexandru way behind. However, fourth frame did not see break but Zhao was quite comfortable winning the frame and the match also.
Brandon Sargeant of England delivered his best in last two frames against a tough opponent from Australia, Ryan Thomerson. Brandon won 4-3.
The match swung like a pendulum and both registered alternate wins in the first five frames. Brandon, who was trailing 2-3, emerged as a champion and crafted two match winning breaks of 63 and 61 points to register an impressive win.
In girls' category, reigning World 6Reds (Women) champion, Siripaporn Nuanthakhamjan of Thailand showered breaks to register an impressive 3-0 win.
While playing against Anastasiya Trunina of Belarus, Siripaporn crafted breaks in all three frames. She made 42 in first, 32 in second and two breaks 32,40 in third frame to close the match proceedings.