In the snooker world, Selby is an opponent that gives almost all opponents a headache. Because he is good at defense, his game length is always an amazing number compared with other players. After Alberton retired, " He inherited the title of "King of Mills". However, at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters on the 17th, Selby was uncharacteristically facing China's new generation player Cao Jin. On the next table, the new world No. 1 Mark Allen and Chinese teenager Pang Junxu had a safe ball duel. At that time, the four-time World Championship champion had easily passed 6-1. On this match day, the "King of Grinders" transformed into a "Quick Gunner".
Caption: Photographed by Selby Xinmin Evening News reporter Li Mingshen (the same below)
After the game, Selby came to the mixed mining area. After winning the ball, Selby was smiling. When he learned that his opponent Cao Jin was his fan, the famous general was a little worried. Surprised, he paused and said: "It feels good to have someone regard me as an idol. I believe Cao Jin will get better and better in the future." Selby also said that he is willing to give this fan more advice and help.
Since he is regarded as an idol by his opponents, he naturally has to show the strength that an idol should have on the court. In the game against Cao Jin, Selby was slow to enter the state in the first game, and Cao Jin seized the opportunity to take the lead. In the rest of the time, he steadily controlled the initiative of the game and did not give the Chinese teenager too many opportunities. . Cao Jin, who was watching the idol's performance on the sidelines, could be regarded as observing a teaching class up close. After the game, he admitted that he still has a lot of room for improvement in terms of actual combat experience and grasp of opportunities. The confrontation with Selby can be regarded as a success in chasing stars, and he learned a lot from him.
Although it was a quick victory, Cao Jin still left a deep impression on Selby. When reviewing the game after the game, the former world No. 1 said: "The second game became the key to deciding the outcome. If Cao Jin had seized the opportunity and turned the score into 2-0, my situation would have been more difficult. Selby also recalled an interesting scene in the game: Cao Jin wanted to make a snooker shot with the green ball on the table when the score was behind, but he made a mistake in the choice of the shot. Not only did Cao Jin make a mistake in the choice of the shot, Knock failed to do it and missed a big opportunity. "Seeing this scene, he and I couldn't help but laugh. Although this was not a very good experience for him, I want to emphasize that every successful professional player is doing this one shot after another. He grew up from his mistakes. Looking back in the future, such mistakes will become a valuable asset in Cao Jin's billiards career," Selby said sincerely.
In this head-to-head confrontation between idols and fans, Selby "killed" his fan Cao Jin on the court, making him feel his own shortcomings. Next, one of the favorites to win the tournament will face a player more difficult to deal with than Cao Jin. "I have left wonderful memories in Shanghai, such as the scene when I defeated Mark Williams to win the championship in 2011." Selby made a wish, hoping to relive the feeling of winning the championship trophy at the Shanghai Stadium 13 years later. , "The software and hardware here are first-class, and the fans are enthusiastic and professional. I hope that more people will come to cheer me on in the future, so that I will have more motivation and keep moving forward towards my goal." (Xinmin Evening News reporter) Lu Weixin)
