2025 Wuhan Open Quarter-Finals Set: Defending Champion Xiao Guodong Leads Star-Studded Lineup
The 2025 Wuhan Open quarter-finals on Thursday feature defending champion Xiao Guodong, teenage standout Stan Moody, veterans Mark Williams and John Higgins, plus in-form Mark Allen and Si Jiahui. With all prior season winners eliminated, a new champion will be crowned.
Quarter-Final Preview:
Xiao Guodong, the reigning champion, advanced with a 5-2 victory over Matthew Selt and a maximum break in his opening match. He faces 18-year-old Stan Moody, who reached his first ranking quarter-final with a stunning 5-0 win over Barry Hawkins.
Three-time world champion Mark Williams takes on Zhang Anda in another highly anticipated clash. Williams overcame Mark Selby 5-3, while Zhang survived a decider against Aaron Hill.
Veteran John Higgins, who has expressed motivation struggles this season, meets Gary Wilson—the player who eliminated world number one Judd Trump 5-4. Higgins has looked dominant so far, but Wilson is fighting to break into the top 16 ahead of the UK Championship.
In the final match, Mark Allen makes his first ranking quarter-final appearance of the year against Si Jiahui, who lost to Xiao in last year’s final. Si holds a poor record against Allen, with his only win coming in a Shoot Out frame.
Schedule – Quarter-Finals (Best of 9 Frames):
- Xiao Guodong vs Stan Moody
- Mark Williams vs Zhang Anda
- Gary Wilson vs John Higgins
- Mark Allen vs Si Jiahui