Zhao Xintong Edges Closer to Historic World Snooker Title with Strong Lead Over Mark Williams
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Zhao Xintong, a 28-year-old Chinese snooker player, is on the verge of becoming the first Chinese world champion after taking an 11-6 lead over three-time champion Mark Williams in the World Snooker Championship final. The match, held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, saw Zhao dominate the first session and maintain his lead despite a spirited comeback by Williams in the evening session.
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Zhao Xintong leads Mark Williams 11-6 after the first day of the World Snooker Championship final.
Zhao's performance included multiple century breaks and a commanding start with a 7-1 lead in the first session.
Mark Williams, at 50, is attempting to become the oldest world snooker champion and made a comeback in the evening session.
Zhao is the second Chinese player to reach the world final, following Ding Junhui, and is playing as an amateur after a 20-month ban.
The final is set to resume with Zhao needing seven more frames to win the championship.
