In an electrifying clash at the World Snooker Championship, Zhao Xintong delivered a powerhouse performance by defeating snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7. The match started off neck-and-neck at 4-4, but Zhao turned up the heat in the second session with an 8-0 run, leaving O'Sullivan visibly off his game. 🎱
At just 28, Zhao is now only one win away from making history as the first Asian player to lift the World Championship trophy. His journey is even more inspiring given his comeback last September after a 20-month ban for breaching betting regulations — a true testament to resilience and passion, having won four qualifiers as an amateur.
Meanwhile, the championship drama continues as Mark Williams of Wales staged a thrilling comeback from a 7-3 deficit to level at 8-8 against world no. 1 Judd Trump. Their match is set to resume on Saturday, promising more nail-biting action for snooker fans. ⚡
For young snooker enthusiasts and dream chasers across South and Southeast Asia, these gripping matches remind us that with persistence and hard work, breakthrough moments happen both on the table and in life. Keep chasing those dreams! 💪
Reference(s):
Zhao defeats O'Sullivan to reach final at World Snooker Championship
cgtn.com
