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Noppon Saengkham Advances to China Open Quarter-Finals
Thai snooker player Noppon Saengkham has secured a spot in the China Open quarter-finals after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan.
On August 12, 2026, Thai snooker professional Noppon Saengkham, currently ranked 45th in the world, achieved a significant victory at the China Open 2026 held at the Riverside Sports Center in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, Noppon faced seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in the round of 16. Despite trailing 1-3 in the early frames, Noppon staged a comeback to defeat the English legend. This win follows his previous surprise victory over world number one Judd Trump in the earlier stages of the tournament. With this result, Noppon has guaranteed himself a prize of at least 1.1 million baht. The China Open features a total prize pool of 1,205,000 pounds, approximately 53.8 million baht. For residents and visitors interested in sports, this performance highlights the growing prominence of Thai athletes on the global professional snooker circuit. While Noppon has successfully advanced to the final eight, the specific details regarding his next opponent and the exact schedule for the quarter-final match remain to be confirmed by tournament organizers.