US EditionRonnie O'Sullivan switch backfires as 'changing of the guard' hailed in World Snooker Championship 2025 - Liverpool Echo
- Ronnie O'Sullivan was defeated 17-7 by Zhao Xintong in the semi-final of the 2025 World Snooker Championship held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
- O'Sullivan's defeat followed his mid-match change of cue tip that failed to improve his play, while Zhao ended a 20-month ban before competing.
- After a 4-4 stalemate in the opening session, Zhao dominated the following session by winning every frame, achieving the fourth instance in his career of completely blanking O'Sullivan during a session.
- O'Sullivan acknowledged Zhao's strong showing, admitting he performed well and earned the win, while John Virgo described Zhao's display as outstanding.
- Zhao advanced to his first world final as the second Asian finalist, indicating a potential shift in snooker's competitive landscape away from established champions like O'Sullivan.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's rival says one decision led to 'certain defeat' against Zhao Xintong - The Mirror
Ronnie O'Sullivan made drastic changes to his cue during his World Snooker Championship semi-final against Zhao Xintong but went on to lose with a session to spare
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UPDATE 1-Snooker-O'Sullivan's eighth title dream ends in defeat to Zhao | Sports-Games
UPDATE 1-Snooker-O'Sullivan's eighth title dream ends in defeat to Zhao Ronnie O'Sullivan's dream of a record eighth world snooker title ended on Friday with a 17-7 semi-final defeat to China's Zhao Xintong at the Crucible Theatre after an earlier eight-frame whitewash.The 49-year-old 'Rocket' started the day 4-4 but missed a string of chances and went into the evening session with his 28-year-old opponent only five frames away from the final in…
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