Four consecutive frames: Snooker China Open - World champion on fire, Selby beats Bingham 6-2 to set up final against dark horse for title.

On August 15th Beijing time, another semi-final match at the Snooker China Open ended in a one-sided contest. The post-80s powerhouse Selby was irresistible, firing four consecutive frames to crush veteran Bingham 6-2, securing his place in the final. He will now face the tournament's biggest dark horse, Thailand's Noppon Saengkham, as he chases his 26th ranking title.

Selby vs Bingham. Selby is ranked ninth in the world. As one of the '80s Five Tigers', he already has 25 ranking titles, including four highly prestigious World Championships. Selby is a master-level player, known for his 'grinding' style, which may lack entertainment value and often draws criticism, but it is within the rules and therefore understandable. In this tournament, Selby has shown peak form, playing with incredible momentum. On his way to the semifinals, he swept aside Kyren Wilson and Neil Robertson without much trouble. In the semifinal, he faced 70s veteran Stuart Bingham, ranked 21st. Bingham is also a World Champion but has only six ranking titles. As he ages, his competitiveness naturally declines. However, Bingham has found excellent form in this event, unleashing his energy to reach the semifinals, which is a remarkable achievement. Thus, Selby and Bingham battled for a place in the final.

When the match started, the first frame was a scrappy affair. Selby gradually picked his way through to win 75-39, taking the early lead. In the second frame, Bingham's accuracy was perfect, hitting a century break of 130 to level the match at 1-1. The third frame saw Selby respond with a 74 break to go 2-1 ahead. The fourth frame was again messy, but this time Bingham stayed steady, scoring consistently to win 78-15, making the score 2-2 at the interval. However, after the break, the match turned into a one-sided affair. Bingham made frequent errors, losing his rhythm. Selby took control of the game, using sharp attacking and solid defense to make life miserable for Bingham. He quickly won four consecutive frames, storming to a 6-2 victory, a dominant performance that saw him advance to the final with red-hot form.

Judging from this match, Selby, as the only seed to reach the semifinals, has returned to his peak. He has dominated every match, showcasing his master-level skills thoroughly. His precise shot-making is flawless, and his defense is impenetrable. It's fair to say that Selby is terrifyingly strong at the moment. In the final, he will face the biggest dark horse of the tournament, Saengkham, for the championship. The prize money is £250,000. Who will take it home?

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