Core Points - Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the Snooker World Championship, defeating veteran player Mark Williams with a score of 18:12 [1][6] - The final match featured the largest age gap between competitors in championship history, with Zhao being 28 and Williams 50 years old [4] - Zhao's journey included winning four consecutive matches in the qualifiers and five matches in the main event, showcasing his strong performance throughout the tournament [4][6] Match Summary - Zhao Xintong started the final match strong, leading 7:1 in the first session and maintaining an 11:6 advantage after the second session [4] - After a break, Zhao continued his aggressive play, leading 17:8 after the third session, needing only one more frame to secure the championship [4] - Despite a strong comeback from Williams in the final session, where he won four consecutive frames, Zhao ultimately secured victory with a break of 87 in the 30th frame [5][6] Historical Context - Zhao's victory marks the fifth time a non-British player has won the Snooker World Championship [6] - Prior to Zhao, only Ding Junhui had reached the finals as an Asian player, finishing as a runner-up in 2016 [4][6] Player Background - Zhao Xintong faced a 20-month suspension due to a betting-related incident but made a successful return to the sport, winning four titles in amateur competitions [6] - He will begin the next season ranked 11th in the world following his championship win [6]
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Xin Hua Wang·2025-05-06 01:29