Zhao Xintong defeats Mark Williams to become China’s first world champion in snooker at the World Snooker Championship.

This venue has seen some of the most pivotal events in snooker history. You think of Dennis Taylor’s unforgettable win in 1985, or the many dramatic triumphs from Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan. However, two decades after a significant push for Chinese snooker began on a mild evening in Sheffield, Zhao Xintong may have altered […]
Zhao Xintong against Mark Williams: Live coverage of the World Snooker Championship final.

preamble There’s a straightforward reason we find ourselves gathered here today: love. Love for snooker, love for the Crucible, for all the clichés, and for every little detail that comes into play. Just think about it: on every day of every tournament, the remarkably informed Crucible audience is also home to the most amusing individuals. […]
Zhao Xintong leads Mark Williams 11-6 in the world championship final.

In the opening round of the World Snooker Championship Finals, qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams, marking a significant moment in his career against a three-time champion. At 28, Zhao followed up his strong performance against Ronnie O’Sullivan, pulling ahead with a 7-1 advantage. His aim? To become the first […]
Zhao Xintong vs. Mark Williams: Live coverage of the World Snooker Championship final

” Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature preamble Every year, we find ourselves saying this, but it definitely deserves another mention. There are very few things in life—or people, or even deities—that we can count on never to disappoint us. However, the World Snooker Championships have proven […]
Mark Williams defeats Judd Trump to create an exciting final against Zhao Xintong | World Snooker Championship

Mark Williams delivered an impressive performance to secure his spot in the final of the World Snooker Championship, defeating World No. 1, Judd Trump, in Sheffield. The 50-year-old Williams aims to clinch his fourth title, which would make him the oldest champion in the tournament’s history. He managed to achieve his 10th century break in […]