On August 10, 2025, at 17:30, the third match of Group B in the group stage of Breakthrough Season 1 witnessed a showdown between Qiyouqiu · Flying Dragon Team and HR · Kylin Team at the Breakthrough Arena. Both top teams entered the match with three consecutive wins from their opening games, setting the stage for a highly anticipated and intense clash.
Prior to the match, a celebration ceremony was held for Zheng Xiaohuai and Zhou Long, congratulating them on winning the championship and runners-up titles respectively at the Chinese Nine-ball Linhai Masters. This embodied the billiards spirit of 'peak rivals are also team partners'. The two players jointly cut a cake symbolizing honor, pledging to continue striving forward and dedicating more thrilling matches to billions of fans.
Following the celebration ceremony, the fateful battle between the two top teams, the Qiyouqiu · Flying Dragons and the HR · Kylins, commenced.
Round 1: Champion-Runner-up Duo Stages a Reversal Victory
In the highly anticipated men's doubles match, the newly crowned champion and runner-up of the Chinese Nine-ball Masters, Zheng Xiaohuai and Zhou Long, demonstrated a seamless transition from rivals to teammates. After trailing 0:3, they launched a swift counterattack, stringing together consecutive wins to level the score at 5:5. Although Liu Chuang and Yang Zicheng of the Flying Dragons reached match point first, Zheng and Zhou, being in top form, clinched the final two games to secure a comeback victory, earning the first point for the HR · Kylins.
Round 2: Zheng Xiaohuai Continues Champion's Form
Zheng Xiaohuai continued his fiery streak in the singles match. Facing Li Ke of the Flying Dragons, he started strong with two break-and-runs and one standard win. The two players then exchanged points, and although Li Ke managed to win a few games back, Zheng maintained the lead throughout. He eventually defeated Li Ke 9:6, adding another point for his team.
After the day's three matches, the HR · Kylins temporarily lead the Qiyouqiu · Flying Dragons 2:1. The two teams will continue their Chinese Nine-ball showdown on August 11 at 17:30! Stay tuned to the 'Breakthrough Billiards Event' official Douyin live stream to watch the exciting matches. 
