Snooker Star Using Rory McIlroy's Words at Augusta for Inspiration at Crucible

Snooker star using Rory McIlroy's words at Augusta for inspiration at Crucible

The 43-year-old former winner is into the quarter-finals and faces defending champion Zhao Xintong on Tuesday in the last eight

Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after beating him at world championship

Defending champion hails ‘special match’ against his idol, will face former champion Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals at the Crucible.

Zhao Xintong having sleepless nights as Crucible curse takes its toll

Zhao Xintong is looking to become the first defending World Snooker Championship winner to retain his title.

Zhao Xintong admits struggling to sleep as snooker king hit by Crucible tension

The defending champion is into the last eight of the World Championship and confessed the tension is high

Ding Junhui makes Zhao Xintong prediction after World Snooker Championship clash

Zhao Xintong got the better of the blockbuster all-Chinese clash with Ding Junhui (Picture: Getty Images) Ding Junhui reckons the Crucible curse is no match for Zhao Xintong after losing to his compatriot in the second round of the World Snooker Championship. The huge clash between the Chinese icon and the reigning world champion was won 13-9 by the Cyclone, who sets up a quarter-final with Shaun Murphy. The 29-year-old is looking to become the …

Zhao steps closer to breaking 'Crucible curse'

Defending champion Zhao Xintong moved closer to cracking the so-called 'Crucible curse' by booking his place back in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship with a 13-9 win over compatriot Ding Junhui.