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Zhao Makes History As China's First World Snooker Champion

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 final on Monday.

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'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win

The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other

Evening Standard

Zhao Xintong withstands Mark Williams comeback to create history in World Snooker Championship final

Zhao becomes China’s first-ever Crucible champion

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Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Brilliant Zhao makes history as first Chinese world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished Williams, who was the oldest world finalist at the age of 50, to secure an unbelievable triumph at the Crucible

The Independent UK

What time is World Snooker Championship final tonight? TV channel and live stream for Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams

Zhao appears almost certain to become the first-ever Chinese winner of snooker’s biggest prize

Evening Standard

World Snooker Championship final score: Mark Williams edges second session but Zhao Xintong boasts huge lead

Qualifier takes an 11-6 advantage into Monday’s finale, with seven more frames needed to become China’s first-ever Crucible champion

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Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Zhao builds healthy overnight lead in World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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World Snooker Championship: Williams shocked to become oldest player to reach world championship final

Williams pips his countryman Reardon to the title of oldest finalist

Evening Standard

Mark Williams admits he felt nervous during semi-final win over Judd Trump

The 50-year-old will play Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan swept aside by Chinese star Zhao Xintong in Crucible semis

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s hopes of an eighth World Snooker Championship crown were destroyed as Zhao Xintong thrashed him 17-7 with a session to spare…

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World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong hammers Ronnie O'Sullivan with session to spare to reach final

Zhah Xintong has the chance to become first Chinese winner of snooker’s biggest prize

Evening Standard

Ronnie O’Sullivan swept aside by Chinese star Zhao Xintong in World Snooker Championship semis

Zhao becomes the second Chinese player to reach the Crucible final and could become the country’s first world snooker champion

The Independent UK

Why has Ronnie O'Sullivan changed his cue again during World Snooker Championship?

‘The Rocket’ has made an ‘extraordinary’ decision during his semi-final clash

Evening Standard

Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi-final scores after O’Sullivan-Zhao

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battled Mark Williams at the Crucible

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Ronnie O’Sullivan v Si Jiahui LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates as ‘The Rocket’ leads quarter-final

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after John Higgins takes 5-3 lead over fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veteran Mark Williams

The Independent UK

When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play next at the World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will return to the Crucible for a record-extending 23rd quarter-final against Si Jiahui

Evening Standard

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan seals quick-fire win to set up quarter-final against Si Jiahui

Ronnie O'Sullivan required a single frame on his return to the Crucible on Monday

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John Higgins Fires Dig at Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel After Near-Disaster at World Snooker Championship

John Higgins didn't hold back after coming through a nerve-shredding decider to beat Xiao Guodong 13-12 and book his place in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Snooker legend cruises into World Championship quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s quest for a history-making eighth world title continues after Judd Trump held off the spirited challenge of Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket closes in on quarter-finals at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket makes flying start to second-round match at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

The Independent UK

Barry Hearn issues ultimatum to ‘not fit for purpose’ Crucible over World Snooker Championship future

The Sheffield venue has hosted the tournament since 1977 but the future is uncertain

The Independent UK

Mark Selby crashes out of World Snooker Championship in first round

Four-time winner Selby was stunned by practice partner Ben Woollaston in Sheffield

The Independent UK

When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play next at the World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will return to the Crucible for a second round match against Pang Junxu

Evening Standard

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan completes emphatic first round win over rival Ali Carter

Carter had done well to pull within one by the end of Tuesday's opening session

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