By 6 PM today (August 26, 2025), Xiao Guodong and Zhang Anda have progressed to the round of 16, while Chang Bingyu, Zhou Yuelong, and Lei Peifan have been knocked out after defeats.

All matches at 2 PM today have finished, with five national players participating and recording two victories and three losses, as shown in the following chart.

1. Xiao Guodong advanced to the last 16 by beating Grace 5-3.
2. Zhang Anda swept Chang Bingyu 5-0 to move on to the last 16.
3. Lei Peifan was eliminated after a narrow 4-5 loss to Hill.
4. Zhou Yuelong was knocked out after losing 1-5 to Moody.

Post-match summary and reflections

1. First, congratulations to Xiao Guodong and Zhang Anda for reaching the last 16. Xiao Guodong is the defending champion; will he be able to defend his title successfully?
2. Zhou Yuelong lost 1-5 to Moody, who defeated Ding Junhui last night. The so-called Ding Junhui curse has finally been broken; it seems Ding Junhui’s streak has ended.
3. Lei Peifan played well, narrowly losing 4-5. With a bit more grit, he might have won.
4. Chang Bingyu was completely shut out by Zhang Anda, which was unexpected. Could it be that Zhang Anda has worn him down mentally?

Attached is tonight’s (August 26) schedule, featuring national players Zhao Xintong, Yuan Sijun, and Si Jiahui. The match between Zhao Xintong and Maguire will be broadcast live on CCTV Sports, while other matches will be streamed for free on the Huya platform.