Chang Bingyu Narrowly Loses 3-4 to World No. 8, Exits English Open in Last 32

On September 10, in the second round of the ongoing English Open snooker tournament, Chinese player Chang Bingyu suffered a narrow defeat against English star Kyren Wilson, who is ranked No. 8 in the world. Chang advanced to the second round after Jack Jones withdrew, while Wilson reached the stage after beating Baranowski 4-1 in a first-round match. In their previous meetings, Wilson had won 4-1, meaning Chang clearly needed to overcome the psychological pressure and quickly adjust his form to deal with a strong opponent of similar ability. The challenge in this match was significant.

In the opening frame, Chang Bingyu fell behind 21-89 and was put on the back foot. However, he regained his form in the second frame, winning 89-35 to level the match and show his resilience. He then won the third frame 64-50 to build momentum. In the following fourth frame, Chang narrowly lost 69-70 at a crucial moment, allowing the momentum to shift again. He was unable to recover in the fifth frame, losing 28-63. Facing pressure, Chang displayed excellent skills in the sixth frame and won 71-21. However, in the decisive seventh frame, Chang again suffered a narrow defeat, losing 56-67. The match ended 3-4, and he was eliminated in the last 32.

Although Chang Bingyu lost the match, the potential and fighting spirit he displayed left a strong impression on the spectators. In future competitions, he is expected to continue improving his level and bring more exciting performances to fans.