In an electrifying showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, the Chinese mainland's rising star Zhao Xintong and snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan battled fiercely in the semifinal. The first session at the iconic Crucible Theatre ended in a 4-4 tie, leaving fans on the edge of their seats!
Zhao, making his debut in the last-four match, kicked off with impressive breaks of 60 and 62 to take a 2-0 lead. However, the seven-time world champion O'Sullivan quickly turned the tide with three solid half-century breaks, propelling him to a 3-2 advantage.
After splitting the next two frames, Zhao powered back with a stunning run of 86 to level the match at 4-4. The tension is palpable as both players gear up for an explosive second session scheduled to begin early Friday. 🎱🔥
In other semifinal action, home favorite and World No. 1 Judd Trump carved a 5-3 lead against three-time champion Mark Williams, adding even more drama to this championship showdown.
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Zhao Xintong, O'Sullivan tied at 4-4 at World Snooker Championship
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