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Zhao Xintong

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Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

  • WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’
  • Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospects

The head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion cou…

30 days ago

The scandal-hit Chinese 'amateur' who made snooker history: How China's new sporting superstar Zhao Xintong went from 20-month match-fixing ban to Asia's first ever world champion

The 28-year-old pocketed £500,000 as he put on a cueing masterclass to brush aside Welsh veteran Mark Williams in a Crucible thrashing.

Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to become China’s first snooker world champion

  • Zhao wins 18-12 in dramatic final session in Sheffield
  • Zhao makes history as the first amateur to win title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to be crowned snooker world champion after holdi…

31 days ago

Zhao Xintong takes 11-6 lead over Mark Williams in world championship final

  • Chinese player wins opening session 7-1
  • Williams recovers to take evening session 5-4

Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams on day one of the World Snooker Cham…

32 days ago

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

  • Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1
  • Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’

Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his …

Ronnie O’Sullivan plans new life in Middle East after sorry semi-final exit

  • ‘I’m moving out of the UK – a new life somewhere else’
  • Williams leads Trump 13-11 after morning session

Ronnie O’Sullivan is preparing to start “a new life somewhere else”, revealing he will soon be mo…

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