In 2015 a teenage Zhao Xintong told a documentary that he wanted to be like trailblazer Ding Junhui. "My goal when I was ...

Former UK champion Zhao Xintong has qualified for the World Snooker Championship and will return to The Crucible for the first time since his ban for breaching betting regulations elapsed. Zhao ...

However, the most intriguing of this year’s Chinese contingent is Zhao Xintong. Suspended in 2023 as part of a match-fixing investigation that almost engulfed snooker in China, Zhao returned as an ...

Meanwhile, Zhao Xintong has been backed by fellow pros to become China’s first world champion — despite his high-profile corruption ban. Talented Xintong, 28, was one of ten Chinese potters ...

Kyren Wilson has crashed out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round after a shock 10-9 defeat against debuting player Lei Peifan. The reigning champion stormed into a 6-2 lead but ...

In the earlier game, last year’s runner-up Jak Jones takes on the dangerous Zhao Xintong. The Chinese star returned from a ban recently but he showed very few signs of rust in qualifying and it is ...

Stephen Hendry believes Zhao Xintong will be China’s first winner of the World Snooker Championship. Ding Junhui has come the closest to making history for China as he was beaten by Mark Selby ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan has always been quick to acknowledge brilliance when he spots it, and few players have sparked his interest quite like Zhao Xintong. Back in 2022, before Zhao's trajectory was ...

Snooker star Neil Robertson has been left “heartbroken” on the eve of this year’s World Championship. The Australian is a former Crucible winner, having been crowned world champion back in ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan has never been shy about praising talent when he sees it, and few players have captured his imagination quite like Zhao Xintong. Back in 2022, before Zhao's career was derailed ...

The top 16 arrive at the Crucible but not all in great form (Picture: Getty Images) The best players on the planet battle it out at the Crucible over the next 17 days at the World Snooker ...