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Zhao Xintong takes 11-6 lead over Mark Williams in world championship final

Chinese player wins opening session 7-1Williams recovers to take evening session 5-4The Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams on day one of the final, getting the best of the three-time champion on the biggest stage of his career.Aiming to become the first -Chinese player to be crowned world champion, the 28-year-old followed up his semi-final thrashing of Ronnie O’Sullivan with a rampant opening session that left him 7-1 ahead. Continue reading...

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