Rugby man Chris Wakelin crashes out of World Snooker Championship

Rugby man Chris Wakelin crashes out of World Snooker Championship

Chris Wakelin, from Rugby, was defeated by Chinese player Zhao Xintong

Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

Controversial Ronnie O'Sullivan opponent bags £100k after activating little-known clause

Zhao Xintong takes on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Championship semi-finals

Zhao Xintong into first World Championship semi-final, to face Ronnie O’Sullivan

Zhao takes on seven-time champion, bidding to be the first to claim Crucible title as an amateur, and become China’s first winner.

Zhao Xintong 'stronger' since snooker ban but surprised to reach Crucible semi

Zhao Xintong began his World Championship campaign on April 8 (Picture: Getty Images) Zhao Xintong believes he is a better player now than he was before his ban from snooker, but is still surprised to be in a World Snooker Championship semi-final. The 28-year-old is into the final four at the Crucible after a 13-5 win over Chris Wakelin in the quarters, which followed victories over Jak Jones and Lei Peifan in the opening two rounds. Zhao had to…

Seven-time world champion O'Sullivan will face China's Zhao Xintong in the semifinals.