Shaun Murphy blasts ‘staggering decision’ for WST to ignore rules
Shaun Murphy has become the latest player to speak out on the controversies involving the WST and the WPBSA’s handling of Zhao Xintong. The latter captured a maiden World Snooker Championship title on Monday with an 18-12 triumph over Mark Williams at the Crucible Theatre. It completed a remarkable month[Read More…] The post Shaun Murphy […]
‘Zhao world title can aid snooker’s Olympic 2032 bid’

Zhao Xintong’s World Championship triumph can help snooker’s bid to enter the Olympic Games, says the sport’s chair Jason Ferguson.
What other players have said about world champion Zhao Xintong
Unsurprisingly, Zhao Xintong has been the main topic of conversation since he became the first Chinese world snooker champion on Monday in Sheffield. The 28 year-old sealed a famous triumph with an 18-12 defeat of Mark Williams in the final at the Crucible Theatre. Zhao, participating as an amateur having[Read More…] The post What other […]
Best shots of the 2025 World Snooker Championship

Watch the best shots from the 2025 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, including “perfect” shots from Ronnie O’Sullivan and tournament runner-up Mark Williams.
Snooker rankings: update after 2025 World Snooker Championship
The latest snooker rankings update follows the conclusion of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, the season’s 18th and final ranking tournament. Zhao Xintong became China’s first world snooker champion on Monday after completing an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Draping the Chinese flag over[Read More…] The post Snooker rankings: […]
Zhao beats Williams in historic final – highlights

Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title.
Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to ‘another level’ in China

How Zhao Xintong’s historic world snooker title win will be greeted in China – and what it could mean for the sport.
Zhao Xintong triumphs at 2025 World Snooker Championship
Zhao Xintong won the 2025 World Snooker Championship with a dominant 18-12 final victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield on Monday. The 28 year-old becomes the first player from China to win snooker’s premier prize at the Crucible Theatre. Zhao, who collects a top prize worth £500,000, additionally becomes the[Read More…] The post Zhao Xintong […]
Luckiest frame of snooker? Zhao pots two flukes in final

Watch as China’s Zhao Xintong pots two “unbelievable flukes” in the World Snooker Championship final against Mark Williams.
Zhao closes in on historic victory over Williams in Crucible final

Zhao Xintong is just one frame away from becoming the first player from China to win the World Championship after extending his lead to 17-8 over Mark Williams in the final.