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Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

Evening Standard

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

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Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Snooker legend cruises into World Championship quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s quest for a history-making eighth world title continues after Judd Trump held off the spirited challenge of Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion established a 6-2 lead over Pang in the first session of their second-round match

The Independent UK

Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

The Independent UK

Mark Allen on verge of World Championship exit despite firing 147 at Crucible

Allen made 147 in the 13th frame but trails Chris Wakelin 12-4.

The Independent UK

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Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history on the same day Barry Hearn questioned the venue’s future as world championship host

The Guardian - UK

Mark Allen celebrates 147 at World Championship but trails against Chris Wakelin

Allen targeted a long black and rode his luck on the yellow to wrap up his first 147 at the famous venue.

The Independent UK

No surprise – Luca Brecel certain he would overturn 5-1 deficit to beat Ryan Day

The 2023 world champion appeared to be in danger of joining last year’s winner Kyren Wilson in crashing out in the first round before his fightback.

The Independent UK

Mark Selby fumes at ‘pathetic’ display in World Snooker Championship upset

Mark Selby was knocked out 10-8 by his friend and fellow Leicester player Ben Woollaston, while Luca Brecel fought back from 5-1 down to beat Ryan Day 10-7

The Guardian - UK

2025 World Snooker Championship Day Six Prediction, Best Bets & Tips

Follow our snooker betting tips for day six of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win

The Scot broke down when interviewed after his victory over Joe O’Connor.

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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The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

The defending champion lost 10-9 to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.

The Independent UK

Ding Junhui ends ranking title drought with International Championship win

The Chinese star held off Chris Wakelin 10-7 in Nanjing.

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Robert Milkins makes 147 break en route to semi-final berth at German Masters

The world number 31 also scored a 146 clearance in his fourth-round win on Thursday

The Independent UK

Robert Milkins fires 147 break in German Masters clash with Chris Wakelin

Milkins, the world number 31, is bidding for his second career ranking title

The Independent UK

Chris Wakelin beats Belgian teenager Julien Leclercq to win first ranking title

The Englishman sealed victory with a tournament-best break of 119.

The Independent UK

Neil Robertson suggests ‘two Crucible venues’ to provide ‘amazing experience’

The 40-year-old Australian breezed into round two in Sheffield on Tuesday.

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