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.

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 ...

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

Zhao Xintong was hailed as snooker's "new superstar" after winning the World Championship with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams that heralded a Chinese revolution in the sport. Ding lost the ...

Wales' Mark Williams and China's Zhao Xintong pose with the trophy prior to the Final on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the ...

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… ...

Mark Williams has expressed his awe at the "frightening" talent of new World Snooker Champion Zhao Xintong.Zhao made history as the first Chinese player to clinch the title, defeating Williams 18 ...

Mark Williams was beaten 18-12 by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman made an emotional and telling admission before stepping out into the Crucible ...

Wales' Mark Williams and China's Zhao Xintong pose with the trophy prior to the Final on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Wales' Mark Williams and China's Zhao Xintong pose with the trophy prior to the Final on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Sunday, May 4, 2025.