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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…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

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 · May 2, 2025

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 · May 2, 2025

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Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

A string of eye-opening mistakes was pounced upon in style by the amateur

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Brilliant Zhao Xintong beats O’Sullivan with session to spare to reach final

Zhao Xintong produced an amazing display of attacking snooker to knock out his hero, the seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, with a session to spare and reach the final of the World Snooker Championship

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

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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 · May 2, 2025

Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Judd Trump punishes Mark Williams errors to gain upper hand in semi-final clash

A tense start to the match was filled with mistakes.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes honest admission after ‘lucky’ run to World Championship semi-final

‘The Rocket’ has reached the World Championship semi-finals for a record 14th time despite a string of poor performances by his own reckoning

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Ronnie O'Sullivan digs deep to move into semi-finals at The Crucible

O’Sullivan was pushed all the way by Si Jiahui

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump roar into World Snooker semi-finals

Judd Trump charged into the semi-finals, beating Luca Brecel in a high-quality match, while Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan holds off Si Jiahui as Judd Trump surges into semi-final with Mark Williams

The Rocket held off a brief fightback from his opponent to set up an encounter with Zhao Xintong

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches another Crucible semi-final after seeing off Si Jiahui

The seven-time champion twice saw his 22-year-old opponent pull back to within two frames before securing his 14th appearance in the last four.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

John Higgins leads Mark Williams after first session of Crucible quarter-final

The duo were given a standing ovation when they entered the arena.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

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

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The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Judd Trump takes upper hand against Shaun Murphy in second-round Crucible clash

Trump has compiled 98 century breaks so far this season and will pocket a £100,000 bonus if he reaches the 100-mark before the end of the tournament.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Zhao Xintong laser-focused on World Championship glory after beating Jak Jones

The 28-year-old from Xian made the most of his 20-month ban for his involvement in a betting scandal by having laser surgery on his eyes.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller

The Welsh left-hander won the last two frames to reach the last 16.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

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