1 hour ago World champion Zhao Xintong’s manager will not let spending splurges wreck dream

The 28-year-old Zhao beat Mark Williams 18-12 to clinch both the illustrious crown and a cheque for £500,000.

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2 h. ago 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 prospectsThe head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as the game now targets entry into the Olympic Games in 2032.Zhao became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating Mark Williams to cap a remarkable comeback, nine months after returning to the sport from a 20-month suspension for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Jimmy White makes stark Zhao Xintong claim that will worry Judd Trump

Zhao Xintong is China's first world snooker champion after he beat Mark Williams 18-12 in the Crucible final, and Jimmy White says the 28-year-old could dominate the sport

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4 h. ago Mark Williams' vast net worth gets boost after making World Championship final

The 50-year-old snooker veteran took home a sizeable prize fund despite losing out in the World Championship final.

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5 h. ago Mark Williams reduces BBC star to tears before losing World Snooker Championship final

BBC and Sky Sports reporter Abigail Davis claimed she was moved to tears as Welsh star Mark Williams battled China's Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final

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5 h. ago Mark Williams disagrees with Ronnie O'Sullivan as huge Zhao Xintong claim made

World Championship runner-up Mark Williams is at odds with Ronnie O'Sullivan over the direction of snooker following Zhao Xintong's stunning Crucible success

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5 h. ago Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

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6 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

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6 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker legends were 'getting battered' in £400 games

Mark Williams gave an insight into the tough life of a snooker player back in the day as he opened up on the difficult journey he and Ronnie O'Sullivan were forced to take

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6 h. ago Ding Junhui's dad's opinion on snooker World Champion Zhao Xintong speaks volumes

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion on Monday night, beating Mark Williams in the final, and has been told exactly how his fellow potting countryman's father feels

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6 h. ago Mark Williams sinks pints and shots and makes Zhao Xintong feelings clear with snap

The Welsh snooker star was getting stuck into the shots at 12.23am last night!

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7 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker legend 'got battered' while playing for £400

As one-third of snooker's illustrious Class of '92, Mark Williams delved into the arduous journey that he, John Higgins, and Ronnie O'Sullivan had when coming up in the sport

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7 h. ago Ding Junhui's dad made feelings clear as Zhao Xintong becomes China's first snooker World Champion

An inspired Zhao Xintong broke new ground at the Crucible on Monday as he was named Asia's first world snooker champion, and an iconic compatriot’s father made his feelings known

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7 h. ago 'It looks a bit erratic' – Mark Williams gives 'frightening' verdict on Zhao Xintong

Zhao Xintong turned in a blistering performance to beat Mark Williams in the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday, and the Welshman has now spoken out on the 28-year-old's ability

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10 h. ago Mark Williams shows class with message to World Championship winner Zhao Xintong

The controversial Chinese withstood a gutsy fightback from the veteran Welshman to wrap up an historic 18-12 victory at The Crucible on Monday to become China's first-ever snooker world champ

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17 h. ago Zhao Xintong's emotional victory as first amateur to win historic World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong was in tears after he became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible Theatre

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17 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship final

Zhao Xintong has made history by defeating Mark Williams 18-12, despite being banned for 20 months in 2023 for his part in a match-fixing scandal and was forced to start again as an amateur

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18 h. ago Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams

Williams conjured comparisons with a young Ronnie O’Sullivan after Zhao withstood a gutsy fightback.

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18 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao beat Mark Williams in the Crucible final after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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19 h. ago Zhao Xintong becomes the most complicated world champion in snooker history

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished three-time winner Williams to become China’s first world champion but his complex past means that accomplishment comes with questions

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