Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong level after gripping start to semi-final

Seven-time champion and Chinese stand at 4-4Zhao takes early lead before O’Sullivan hits backThe seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fight for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao, who took a 2-0 lead and then finished impressively with a break of 86 – the highest of the match to date – to leave things all square after the initial leg of their best-of-33 frames contest. Continue reading...

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