Chinese snooker player Yan Bingtao swept past Ricky Walden of England 5-0 to secure a spot in the last 16 at the European Masters in Furth, Germany on Thursday.

Currently ranked No. 15, Yan had a 1-4 win-loss record against Walden, but seized the initiative in Thursday's match to overwhelm the English veteran.

China's young talent Wu Yize kept delivering surprises in his second pro season. The 18-year-old achieved another easy win over Jamaica's Rory McLeod 5-0, after defeating world No. 9 Luca Brecel of Belgium in the previous round.

Other Chinese interest came in 24-year-old Zhou Yuelong's 5-1 defeat of England's Jack Lisowski, and Si Jiahui outplaying his compatriot Xiao Guodong to win 5-3.

Pakistan's Farakh Ajaib beat Marco Fu of Hong Kong, China 5-3 to set up a clash with tournament favorite Judd Trump.

Trump continued his bid to claim his third European Masters crown by beating Andrew Higginson 5-3 to reach the last 16.

Ali Carter edged past Stuart Bingham 5-4, courtesy of an excellent 103 break in the deciding frame. Mark Williams took center stage in the evening session and got the better of fellow Welshman Dominic Dale 5-3.

World No. 10 Shaun Murphy saw off Chris Wakelin 5-3 and will face Kyren Wilson in the last 16, after the Englishman defeated Jimmy Robertson 5-2.

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