Talk:2025 Shanghai Masters

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Latest comment: 1 day ago4 comments2 people in discussion

Some comments after reading the article:

• which equalled the record for the most centuries in a best-of-11 match. Set by Neil Robertson and Trump at the 2016 Masters, the record had previously been equalled by Robertson and Selby at the 2020 Champion of Champions - There's nothing wrong with this, but I wonder if that much detail and context is required in the lede. I think it would be enough to state that the record was equalled and leave the context for the body of the article, as-is.
• the Shanghai Masters in 2018 became a non-ranking invitational event comprising 24 players - I feel that in 2018 is a bit misplaced in the sentence.
• As of the 2025 edition, Ronnie O'Sullivan is - was?
• He came from 2‍–‍5 behind in the last 16 and quarter-finals, and 6‍–‍8 behind in the semi-finals - Maybe He came from 2‍–‍5 behind in the last 16 and quarter-finals, and from 6‍–‍8 behind in the semi-finals?
• to reach the final for a second time - Maybe it would be better to specify that it's the final of the Shanghai Masters.
• The semi-finals were played as the best of 19 frames - Frames should probably be cueglossed earlier on the article.
• when play was briefly suspended due to a technical issue with the arena's scoreboard - Scoreboard could be linked.
• Carter won two consecutive frames with breaks of 86 and 65 to lead 3‍–‍2, but Wilson then won three consecutive frames with breaks of - We have two consecutive (smiley) consecutive frames with breaks of, so probably some rephrasing would help.
• Century breaks should be linked in its section.

There wasn't much I could find for this one, nicely done. I hope the comments will be helpful, though. Great work once more, HurricaneHiggins. Kind regards, Alavense (talk) 08:54, 28 August 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thank you so much, @Alavense! As usual, your edits are all spot on and I've made all the changes you suggested. Feel free to jump right in and edit articles directly as well, if you wish. Your instincts are good! Hope you're doing well! HurricaneHiggins (talk) 21:20, 28 August 2025 (UTC)Reply

I hope you are doing well too, HurricaneHiggins. And thank you very much for the edits and the nice words. :) Kind regards, Alavense (talk) 06:53, 29 August 2025 (UTC)Reply

You're welcome, @Alavense! Thank you again! HurricaneHiggins (talk) 07:29, 29 August 2025 (UTC)Reply