Iranian snooker star Hossein Vafaei secured his place in the fourth round of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters with a commanding 4-1 win over India's Ishpreet Singh Chadha. Despite a slow start, Vafaei came back strong, stringing together four consecutive frames with impressive breaks of 50 and 97. The victory is a significant step for the 29-year-old, who is eager to clinch his first full-format ranking event win this season.
Vafaei expressed his satisfaction with the event's organization and the growing snooker scene in the Middle East. He praised the tournament’s impact and the enthusiastic response from young fans who aspire to follow in his footsteps. His comments reflect his pride in contributing to the sport's development in the region.
In other matches, Joe O'Connor mounted a dramatic comeback to defeat Louis Heathcote 4-3, after trailing 3-1. This win was a much-needed boost for O'Connor, who had faced early exits in previous tournaments. He will now face Lei Peifan in the next round.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh also advanced with a 4-1 victory over Latvian teenager Artemijs Zizins, showcasing strong performances with breaks of 57, 61, and 65. Meanwhile, Stuart Bingham defeated Xing Zihao 4-2, and Rory Thor caused an upset with a 4-3 win over Robert Milkins.
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