Zhao leads but Williams fights back in compelling Crucible final
Summary
During the first day of the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre, 28-year-old Zhao Xintong secured a lead of 11-6 against Mark Williams. Williams, a three-time winner, managed to win five of nine frames in the evening, narrowing Zhao's lead.Key Facts
- Zhao Xintong is leading against Mark Williams in the World Champion Snooker final.
- Mark Williams is the oldest finalist in the Crucible Theatre championship.
- Williams won five of the nine frames in the second session.
- If successful, Zhao could become the first Chinese player to become world champion.
- Zhao has a chance to be the first winner from outside the UK since 1997.
- Previously, Zhao won the UK Championship in 2021.
- He also had a 20-month ban for involvement in a match-fixing scandal.
- The top prize of the tournament is £500,000, potentially lifting Zhao to 11th in the world rankings.
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