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.

Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams on day one of the World Snooker Championship final, getting the best of the three-time champion on the biggest stage ...

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship and Mark Williams has hailed the 28-year-old's talent.

China's Zhao Xintong in action during his final match against Wales' Mark Williams on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship, at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday May 4, 2025 ...

Beaten finalist Williams also compared Zhao to a young Rocket, saying at the Crucible: ‘He’s close to as good to watch as ...

But Zhao handled the pressure of a maiden Sheffield showpiece as he opened up a healthy 11-6 lead over all-time great Mark Williams.

Mark Williams made a prediction after losing to Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final.

SNOOKER icon Mark Williams compared new world champion Zhao Xintong to a “young Ronnie O’Sullivan” following his Crucible win on Monday. Zhao beat Williams 18-12 in the World Snoo… ...

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 on Sunday.

China's Zhao Xintong in action during his final match against Wales' Mark Williams on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship, at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday May 4, 2025 ...

China's Zhao Xintong in action against Wales' Mark Williams, during the final match of the World Snooker Championship, at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday May 4, 2025.