Zhao Xintong makes history as first Chinese player to win snooker World Championship
Summary
Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship. He beat Mark Williams 18-12 in the final match.Key Facts
- Zhao Xintong is the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.
- Zhao won the match 18-12 against Mark Williams.
- The game took place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
- Along with the championship title, Zhao won a £500,000 prize and will climb to 11th in the world rankings.
- Zhao was the first amateur to achieve victory at the Crucible.
- Despite a past 20-month ban from the sport for involvement in match-fixing, Zhao was allowed to compete again.
- Zhao's total games this season were 49, with 47 victories.
- Mark Williams, who Zhao defeated, has previously won the championship three times.
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