Match-fixing scandal to Crucible final - fall and rise of Zhao
Summary
Chinese snooker player, Zhao Xintong, is one match away from potentially winning the World Championship. This achievement would be impressive, especially considering that Zhao's season had started with a suspension due to his involvement in a match-fixing scandal.Key Facts
- Zhao Xintong, a snooker player from China, could potentially become the first Chinese player to win the World Championship.
- The player was previously suspended from the sport due to a match-fixing scandal. He accepted charges of being party to another player fixing two matches and betting on his own matches, leading to a 20-month suspension.
- Despite his suspension, he has been impressively successful since his return, with 46 wins in 48 matches.
- Zhao moved to the UK in 2016; he now lives near the Crucible venue in Sheffield, where the championship is held.
- If Zhao triumphs, he'd be the youngest winner of this tournament since 2005 and the only amateur player to win in the Crucible era.
- He had earlier won the UK Championship in 2021 and the German Masters in 2022.
- After his suspension, Zhao lost his professional snooker status but has since secured his card to return to the top level of the sport.
- At the World Championship, Zhao advanced through four qualifying rounds, showcasing his talent and skills.
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