World number two Mark Selby advanced to the third round of the English Open by narrowly defeating China's Zhang Anda in a deciding frame. The match went to a final frame after Zhang had leveled the tie at 3-3 with a century break, a score of 100 or more points in a single frame. Selby turned around a 2-1 deficit to lead 3-2 before winning the final frame 59-49, completing a clearance of 39 on the black ball. His victory sets up a third-round clash with Kyren Wilson, who defeated Wuhan Open champion Chang Bingyu 4-3 in the second round. Oliver Lines, who had made headlines by defeating world number one Zhao Xintong in the first round, was eliminated in the second round with a 4-3 loss to Yuan Sijun. Lines had fought back from a 2-0 deficit to lead 3-2 but lost the final two frames. Meanwhile, world number three Judd Trump advanced comfortably with a 4-1 win over Ashley Carty and will face Anthony McGill, who defeated Fan Zhengyi 4-1. In another match, Barry Hawkins beat Daniel Wells 4-1 and will meet Mark Williams, who edged out Matthew Selt 4-3 in a tense encounter. Wu Yize secured a 4-2 victory over his compatriot Xu Si and will now face Liam Davies, who defeated Xinbo Wang 4-1. The tournament also saw Shaun Murphy and Ali Carter remain undefeated in the round, with both players winning their matches 4-0. Murphy defeated Jamie Clarke, while Carter beat Robbie Williams, showcasing strong performances in their respective matches. The third round promises to bring together some of the top players in the sport, with several high-profile matches expected to take place.