US EditionChina's Zhao Xintong 7-1 up against Mark Williams in final of snooker worlds
- On May 4, 2025, at the Crucible Theatre, Zhao Xintong built a commanding 7-1 lead over Mark Williams in the final match of snooker's premier tournament.
- Zhao recently returned from a 20-month ban linked to a match-fixing scandal and competed as an amateur after qualifying for the main tour next season.
- Zhao dominated the opening session by winning the first three frames, making two centuries, and controlling the match against the three-time champion Williams.
- Zhao's 7-1 lead included a fluid 104 break and an 83 finish, while Williams struggled despite scoring a 61 and trying to regain momentum.
- If Zhao wins, he will become the first Chinese player to claim the title and only the third qualifier to win the championship.
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China's Zhao leads Williams 11-6 in world snooker final
LONDON: Zhao Xintong moved seven frames away from becoming the first Chinese player to win the world snooker championship after building an 11-6 lead over veteran Mark Williams on Sunday’s opening day of the final. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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The MessengerZhao Xintong leads 11-6 in final of snooker worlds in bid to become first winner from China
China is edging closer to having its first world snooker champion after Zhao Xintong established an 11-6 lead over Mark Williams at the halfway point of the final at the Crucible Theatre. Zhao needs to get to 18 frames to…
Zhao Xintong on verge of World Snooker Championship history with huge lead over Mark Williams
Zhao Xintong on verge of World Snooker Championship history with huge lead over Mark Williams in final - Zhao Xintong stands on the brink of snooker history as he leads Mark Williams 11-6 in the World Championship final at the Crucible
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