15 m. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan shows true colours as he speaks out about snooker finalist’s 20

Zhao Xintong was one of 10 Chinese snooker players banned for their roles in a match-fixing ring - and Ronnie O'Sullivan has had his say ahead of the World Championship final

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19 h. ago Zhao Xintong summed up by Ronnie O'Sullivan in one word after Crucible thrashing

Zhao Xintong is one victory away from becoming China's first snooker world champion, with beaten semi-finalist Ronnie O'Sullivan convinced over his talents and potential

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20 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan: Zhao Xintong can make Crucible history and become ‘megastar’

Zhao has had an extraordinary journey to the Crucible final, fighting through four qualifying rounds before seeing off the likes of O’Sullivan.

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25 h. ago Zhao Xintong makes Ronnie O'Sullivan thoughts clear with fresh comment after Crucible win

Zhao Xintong has stormed into his first World Snooker Championship final after thrashing Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last four - and he immediately showed his respect for the beaten Rocket

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36 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Chinese star who thrashed Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Snooker Championship

Former UK and Berlin Masters champion looking to become China’s very first Crucible winner after returning from 20-month ban

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38 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Zhao Xintong chaos as 'balls all over Crucible floor'

Just a day before Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong graced the Crucible again, snooker fans were treated to the rare sight of a huge pocket breaker - and it was not from The Rocket

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41 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Chinese star dominating Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Snooker Championship

Former UK and Berlin Masters champion looking to become China’s very first Crucible winner after returning from 20-month ban

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50 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Tight battle continues in World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his bid for a record eighth snooker world title against Chinese star Zhao Xintong before Judd Trump plays Mark Williams in the other semi-final

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50 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'extraordinary' decision in middle of World Championship semi

Ronnie O'Sullivan has decided to make an alteration to his cue midway through his World Championship semi-final against Zhao Xintong, which is level at 4-4 after the first session

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57 h. ago Judd Trump leads Mark Williams with O’Sullivan held in World Snooker semis

Trump gains 5-3 advantage after error-strewn sessionSeven-time champion and Zhao Xintong level at 4-4Judd Trump punished a series of costly errors from Mark Williams to build a 5-3 lead while Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are level at 4-4, as the World Snooker Championship semi-finals got under way at the Crucible.After an intriguing afternoon session between the seven-time champion and the young Chinese pretender, things started slowly in the evening. A tense opening to the match was filled with mistakes and a missed routine black by Williams in the eighth frame enabled Trump to establish a healthy overnight advantage. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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63 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong level after gripping start to semi

Seven-time champion and Chinese stand at 4-4Zhao takes early lead before O’Sullivan hits backThe 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 fight for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao, who took a 2-0 lead and then finished impressively with a break of 86 – the highest of the match to date – to leave things all square after the initial leg of their best-of-33 frames contest. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s ban, Ronnie O’Sullivan comments, Stephen Hendry claim at Snooker Champs

Zhao Xintong is currently taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, having made a remarkable return to the sport after a 20-month ban

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67 h. ago Zhao Xintong told one thing he must avoid to shock Ronnie O'Sullivan at snooker World Championship

The returning Chinese ace has been a standout performer in Sheffield and will face his idol for a place in the final

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69 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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2 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Xintong Zhao LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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2 w. ago Zhao Xintong learned Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opinion of him before huge snooker ban

Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the greatest snooker players of all time, and he has never been shy to praise a talented player - though few have earned his admiration like Zhao Xintong

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