"The Crucible is a historical place. You can't compare the Crucible to anywhere else because the Crucible is the home of snooker for all the snooker players. The Crucible for us is like the Wimbledon Championships."
"It's very tough to be an Iranian at this time. It's like you lifting 10 people on your shoulders. It's very hard."
"Of course it's a tough opponent, I respect him a lot. Hopefully we both show a good match for fans to watch."
Hossein Vafaei has praised the Crucible as snooker's equivalent of Wimbledon, emphasizing its historical significance. After previously criticizing the venue, he acknowledged its importance following the announcement that the championship will remain in Sheffield until 2045. Vafaei expressed pride in the Crucible, stating it is the home of snooker. He also shared the challenges of being Iranian amid ongoing conflict, describing the emotional burden. Vafaei secured a 10-3 victory over Si Jiahui, advancing to face world No. 1 Judd Trump in the next round.
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