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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Luke Baker

HISTORICAL FACTS: The amateur back from match fixing scandal who could win snooker s second biggest event - The Untold Story

Zhao Xintong made history as the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as he impressively dominated Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible.

Zhao booked his place in final with a scintillating display of snooker, sweeping aside Ronnie O’Sullivan in an extraordinary semi-final performance to secure the match with a session to spare.

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