Zhao Xintong withstands fightback to become China’s first world snooker champion
Zhao Xintong was crowned China’s first world snooker champion after withstanding a stirring comeback from Mark Williams to complete an 18-12 win at the Crucible.
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Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams
Zhao Xintong was crowned China’s first world snooker champion on a defining night for the sport in Sheffield and his vanquished opponent Mark Williams believes the sky is the limit for the new Crucible king.
Zhao Xintong on verge of World Championship title after dominating Mark Williams
Zhao Xintong is one frame away from being crowned China’s first world snooker champion after a dominant third session of his final against Mark Williams at the Crucible.
Zhao Xintong opens up 7-1 lead over Mark Williams in World Championship final
Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong dominated Mark Williams in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship final, running up a 7-1 lead.
Mark Williams hopes for win to honour ‘legends’ Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths
Mark Williams hopes he can honour two legends of Welsh snooker by winning his fourth world title and insists his celebrations would be considerably quieter this time around.
Mark Williams books final spot with win over Judd Trump
Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat world number one Judd Trump and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Zhao Xintong can make Crucible history and become ‘megastar’
Ronnie O’Sullivan believes Zhao Xintong has what it takes to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with it a “megastar”, after beating the seven-time champion to reach the final.
Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fought for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.