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

Chinese player wins opening session 7-1Williams recovers to take evening session 5-4Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams on day one of the World Snooker Championship final, getting the best of the three-time champion on the biggest stage of his career.Aiming to become the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion, the 28-year-old followed up his semi-final thrashing of Ronnie O’Sullivan with a rampant opening session that left him 7-1 ahead. Continue reading...

May 4, 2025 - 23:04
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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 Championship final, getting the best of the three-time champion on the biggest stage of his career.

Aiming to become the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion, the 28-year-old followed up his semi-final thrashing of Ronnie O’Sullivan with a rampant opening session that left him 7-1 ahead. Continue reading...