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Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

The Independent UK

Judd Trump punishes Mark Williams errors to gain upper hand in semi-final clash

A tense start to the match was filled with mistakes.

The Independent UK

Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes honest admission after ‘lucky’ run to World Championship semi-final

‘The Rocket’ has reached the World Championship semi-finals for a record 14th time despite a string of poor performances by his own reckoning

The Independent UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan digs deep to move into semi-finals at The Crucible

O’Sullivan was pushed all the way by Si Jiahui

Evening Standard

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump roar into World Snooker semi-finals

Judd Trump charged into the semi-finals, beating Luca Brecel in a high-quality match, while Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan holds off Si Jiahui as Judd Trump surges into semi-final with Mark Williams

The Rocket held off a brief fightback from his opponent to set up an encounter with Zhao Xintong

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Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches another Crucible semi-final after seeing off Si Jiahui

The seven-time champion twice saw his 22-year-old opponent pull back to within two frames before securing his 14th appearance in the last four.

The Independent UK

John Higgins leads Mark Williams after first session of Crucible quarter-final

The duo were given a standing ovation when they entered the arena.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Si Jiahui LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates as ‘The Rocket’ leads quarter-final

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after John Higgins takes 5-3 lead over fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veteran Mark Williams

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump takes upper hand against Shaun Murphy in second-round Crucible clash

Trump has compiled 98 century breaks so far this season and will pocket a £100,000 bonus if he reaches the 100-mark before the end of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

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Zhao Xintong laser-focused on World Championship glory after beating Jak Jones

The 28-year-old from Xian made the most of his 20-month ban for his involvement in a betting scandal by having laser surgery on his eyes.

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Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

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Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller

The Welsh left-hander won the last two frames to reach the last 16.

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Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

The Guardian - UK

Kyren Wilson crashes out at Crucible as Lei Peifan leads Chinese charge

The defending champion lost a first-round thriller 10-9 and Xiao Guodong’s fine start also exemplified China’s fine start at the Crucible

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The Guardian - UK

World Snooker Championship: wide-open tournament may herald new era

A record 10 Chinese players are in the main draw at the Crucible, where picking a winner is tougher than ever

The Guardian - UK

Barry Hawkins sends Ronnie O’Sullivan out of UK Championship in first round

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship first round despite leading 4-2 against Barry Hawkins, while Shaun Murphy beat Zhao Xintong 6-5

The Independent UK

Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao beat Mark Williams in the Crucible final after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

The Independent UK

Shaun Murphy facing tough start against Zhao Xintong at UK Championship

The Sheffield 42-year-old has won one each of the three biggest tournaments over the course of his career.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong to make professional snooker return after Chinese match-fixing scandal

Zhao Xintong is set to play his first professional snooker event since returning from his match-fixing ban by competing at this month’s UK Championship.

Irish Mirror

World Snooker issues lifetime and lengthy bans following match fixing scandal

No fewer than ten players have received bans for their part in fixing professional Snooker matches.

Daily Mirror

Snooker rocked by shocking match-fixing scandal as 10 stars banned including two for life

Liang Wenbo, Li Hang, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong, Lu Ning, Zhao Jianbo, Chang Bingyu, Bai Langning, Chen Zifan and Zhang Jiankang have all been handed suspensions following the investigation

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