Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World snooker championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.
Zhao made history at the Crucible Theatre by taking the seven frames he required to clinch the trophy after building a dominant 11-6 lead in Sunday’s sessions.
The 28-year-old was only China’s second World Championship finalist, emulating Ding Junhui’s run to the 2016 showpiece.
