World Snooker Championship

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches another Crucible semi-final after seeing off Si Jiahui

Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

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Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams

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