At the legendary Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, China's Zhao Xintong stormed into the World Snooker Championship final with an impressive 11-6 lead over Wales' Mark Williams. Zhao, shooting for history as the first world champion from the Chinese mainland, kicked off the match with a breathtaking 7-1 advantage in this best-of-35-frame battle.
However, the drama is far from over. Mark Williams, at 50 the oldest finalist ever, showed sparks of his former brilliance by clawing back in the second session, winning five out of nine frames to narrow the gap. Despite his efforts, Williams now faces an uphill task, as overcoming such a significant overnight deficit has never been seen at the Crucible since 1977.
With the final session set to unfold on Monday, fans around the world are in for a treat filled with nail-biting moments and high-stakes snooker action. Get ready to witness one of the most thrilling clashes in snooker history! 🎱🔥
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China's Zhao leads over Williams in World Snooker Championship final
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