Jeddah, Aug. 9 -- The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters 2025 kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, drawing in many top players, including world No. 1 Judd Trump and World Championship winner Zhao Xintong.

Judd Trump returns as the defending champion. In last year's final, which was held in Riyadh, Trump staged a remarkable comeback against Mark Williams, overturning a 62-0 deficit in the deciding frame with a stunning 72-point clearance to win 10-9. A total of 144 players are competing in this year's tournament.

The lineup includes world-class stars such as Kyren Wilson, Mark Williams, John Higgins, and Ronnie O'Sullivan, as well as a strong Chinese contingent featuring veterans and rising stars like Zhao Xintong, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and...