🎱 What a match in Nanjing! China’s reigning world champion Zhao Xintong edged out England’s four-time former world champion Mark Selby 6–5 in a nail-biter at the WST International Championship.
Selby, known as the “Jester from Leicester,” built an early 4–2 lead with impressive runs—breaks of 55 and 78, plus centuries of 97 and 118. But Zhao, 28, bounced back in style, scoring breaks of 68, 97 and 55 to swing ahead 5–4. Selby dug deep with an 81 in frame ten to force a decider, but Zhao held his nerve and clinched victory with a 63 break—his first come-from-behind win over Selby! 👏
The stage is set for an all-Chinese mainland semifinal as Zhao goes head-to-head with compatriot Wu Yize. Who’s your pick to reach the final? 🤔🔥 Stay tuned!
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Zhao Xintong to face Wu Yize in all-Chinese semifinal at snooker event
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