Chinese Snooker Player, Zhao Xintong Emerges Victorious at World Snooker Championship 2025, Claiming First Title for China
Snooker's New Chinese Champion
The final whistle of the 2025 Snooker World Championship has sounded, and a new champion stands victorious: 28-year-old Zhao Xintong. battles it out with veteran Mark Williams, ending in a convincing 18:12 win for the rising star.
Zhao's triumphant run was unstoppable from the start of the final. Any dream of a recovery for Williams quickly faded as Zhao claimed a considerable 7:1 lead early on. It wasn't until the third session that Williams managed to win a few frames and narrow the gap, but this wasn't enough to stop Zhao from seizing the title. The young prodigy clinched the 30th frame with an impressive break of 87 points, securing his place as the first-time Snooker World Champion. In return for his efforts, Zhao will collect a prize of £500,000, approximately €587,260.
From Scandal to Victory
Zhao's road to the championship wasn't a smooth one. Involved in a match-fixing scandal, Zhao faced a 20-month suspension, but he bounced back stronger than ever. Beginning the World Championship as an amateur, Zhao won 111 frames en route to the title—an impressive feat considering he started in the very first qualifying round. Along the way, he knocked out the 2024 runner-up, Jak Jones, as well as seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and fellow world champ, Mark Williams.
Ranking Controversy: Amateurs be Warned
Zhao's controversial past has left some lingering questions: as he was an amateur throughout the tournament, will his victory affect his rankings? Prior to his suspension, Zhao was ranked 9th in the world. The World Snooker Tour has yet to determine if the £500,000 prize money won by Zhao during the tournament will automatically place him in the top 16 or if it will count towards his professional ranking. The organization remains tight-lipped on the matter.
A New Era for Snooker?
Excitement (and controversy) has followed snooker for years, but could it be that this new champion holds the key to revitalizing the sport? Zhao's impressive skills have captivated spectators, and many believe he'll become the next snooker superstar. Popular opinion reveals that Zhao could generate the momentum necessary to lead snooker to new heights.
Mark Williams, the runner-up, shared his enthusiasm in a post-match interview:
"Zhao has ignited some spark in snooker, creating opportunities for the sport to grow. We've found our next superstar. He's pure talent, and I can't wait to see him continue his journey as a world champion."- Mark Williams, 2025 Snooker World Championship finalist, WST
Get ready for an exhilarating 2025/2026 snooker season, as Zhao is poised to shake things up on the tour, making his debut as the new world champion. The new season kicks off as early as June.
Snooker fans, your dreams are about to come true. Let the games begin!
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