Barry Hawkins delivered a masterful performance to secure a commanding 5-1 victory over Ka Wai Cheung, earning his spot in the final stages of next year’s World Open in Yushan. Nicknamed “The Hawk,”

Hawkins showcased his exceptional form, producing impressive breaks of 66, 76, 71, 51, and a remarkable 133 to seal the win. This victory adds to an impressive run for Hawkins, who recently reached his first-ever Victorian Plumbing UK Championship final, narrowly losing 10-8 to Judd Trump in a gripping showdown. He followed that up with a notable 4-3 victory over John Higgins at the BetVictor Scottish Open, before bowing out in the last 16 to Wu Yize.

The qualifiers also saw a series of upsets. World number 89 Zak Surety stunned the snooker world with a 5-0 demolition of world number 13 Si Jiahui. Surety delivered sublime breaks of 64, 74, and 87 to dominate the talented Si. Meanwhile, world number 108 Chris Totten shocked 2015 World Champion Stuart Bingham, claiming a 5-1 triumph fueled by two century breaks of 102 and 103.

Alfie Burden edged past Stephen Maguire in a nail-biting 5-4 encounter, clinching victory on the final black, while Gary Wilson cruised to a 5-1 win over Gong Chenzhi.