The Masters 2016 10-17 January

[shmeeko69]

I think its the Chinese media that has caused Ding to be like he is.

All the pressure on him as they expect him to win a world title and to me he looks burned out from playing snooker solidly from a very young age without any break whatsoever.

I feel for him because you can see he's not happy playing. Snooker has become a chore to him and I think if he could pack it in he would. When you see Liang playing its night and day between the two. Liang is positive, he looks happy, interacts with the crowd etc, he is now playing his best stuff and is now the best player in China IMO. Perhaps this is what Ding needs, to no longer be carrying the burden of the top Chinese player and maybe when the pressure is off, he'll start to enjoy the game and get back to his best.

Wembo is a breath of fresh air and seems like the main man for Asia now. Ding just looks bored with the game and his temperament has never been the best. Watch this space......................

[Erwan_BZH]

I think its the Chinese media that has caused Ding to be like he is.

All the pressure on him as they expect him to win a world title and to me he looks burned out from playing snooker solidly from a very young age without any break whatsoever.

I feel for him because you can see he's not happy playing. Snooker has become a chore to him and I think if he could pack it in he would. When you see Liang playing its night and day between the two. Liang is positive, he looks happy, interacts with the crowd etc, he is now playing his best stuff and is now the best player in China IMO. Perhaps this is what Ding needs, to no longer be carrying the burden of the top Chinese player and maybe when the pressure is off, he'll start to enjoy the game and get back to his best.

Spot on Cueman....Great post.

[jonny66]

WTF am I watching here?

[daffie]

Nice start...lovely first frame.

[PatBlock]

Bit of a nervy start, lets hope it picks up a bit. Strange shot from Robbo leaving that red over the middle at the beginning of the frame, I know he expected the white to be closer to the baulk cushion, but it was as though he was deliberately tempting Judd, interesting.

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[jrc750]

Nice start...lovely first frame.

Yep and good result

[jrc750]

Yep and good result

Getting even better

[streamer45]

Trump is finally focused. I can see him running away with this.

[DeanH]

good start for Trump
Just noticed something not seen before, anyone else noticed that Trump's head seems to tremor/shiver, ever so so slightly but I think I saw it a few times when close up on him at the table, ?

[mikeyd100]

I'll need to take a quick language course in Mandarin and get back to you about Ding

Haha, TSF expect a full report on Ding from you in the next few days

[strike101]

Just read Selby's post match comments. Talking about his tie knot getting in the way of his shots...come on now, just say that Ronnie outplayed you this time ffs. Ronnie also saying that he was not feeling technically great...just admit that you played great man...

yea made loads of excuses. Mentioned the crowd aswel. Just take the loss like a man why make excuses? Does he have a chip on his shoulder against Ronnie? Could be because of Ronnie calling Mark the torturer!

[strike101]

watching Ronnie and Higgins in their last couple games you have to say they're on a completely different level when it comes to the finesse of break building to these two.

[daffie]

2-2 at the msi it is then. Good start to this match, very enjoyable to watch.

Robbo will be rather pleased, Trump thinks he should probably have been 3-1 up.

[PatBlock]

watching Ronnie and Higgins in their last couple games you have to say they're on a completely different level when it comes to the finesse of break building to these two.

You were saying.....

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[strike101]

You were saying.....

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I Stand by my comment! when it comes to the art of break building and the way ronnie/higgins constantly develop balls around the black and attack the pack, I feel Neil and Trump are lagging behind!