In an electrifying showdown at the UK Championship in York, Zhang Anda of the Chinese mainland staged a remarkable comeback to defeat England's Stuart Bingham 6-5, securing his spot in the quarterfinals.
Despite Bingham's impressive start with century breaks of 101 and 105, Zhang refused to back down. Trailing 5-1, he launched a fierce counterattack, winning four consecutive frames and tying the match at 5-5 with a stunning 108-point break in the tenth frame. Zhang then sealed his victory with a decisive 73-29 win in the final frame.
Meanwhile, England's World No. 1 Judd Trump advanced to the last eight after a nail-biting 6-5 victory over Scotland's John Higgins. Trump showcased his skill with a powerful 111-point break in the deciding frame, overcoming Higgins' late surge to take the match.
As the quarterfinals loom, Zhang will face Judd Trump in what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top contenders.
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Zhang Anda comes back to beat Stuart Bingham at UK Championship
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