The Latest Breaking News from Zhao Xintong

Mark Allen ‘might have needed a nappy’ after food poisoning battle before win at Masters

Allen won five successive frames to earn a spot in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Mark Allen advances past Williams in Masters despite battle with food poisoning

Mark Allen won five frames in a row to beat Mark Williams 6-2 and Zhao Xintong cruised to victory against Gary Wilson by the same score in the Masters at Alexandra Palace

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Masters schedule, TV channels and how to watch the snooker online

Everything you need to know about how to watch the tournament at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Mark Williams explains logic behind ‘blind shots’ that helped him ease past Shaun Murphy

Williams pulled off several outstanding pots after closing his eyes before making contact with the cue ball in Jeddah

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Kyren Wilson explains why he tried – and missed – no-look black at Shanghai Masters

Wilson said he was having a ‘bit of fun’ and trying to entertain the crowd at the end of his win over Si Jiahui

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

‘The whole country is proud’: Chinese snooker fans hail Zhao Xintong triumph

Crowning of country’s first world champion set to give fresh boost to sport that has boomed in popularity in China

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Sports quiz of the week: Leeds, Lions, Zhao Xintong, camogie and F1 winners

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, Formula One, cricket, golf, horse racing and GAA?

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Zhao's Historic Snooker Title Sparks Talk Of China World Domination

Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Rio’s record, giant dogs and a psychic crocodile – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Zhao Xintong world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says WBPSA chief

Zhao won over the Crucible as he stormed to an unlikely world title

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025