2026年9月10日

Wins 460,000 in prize money! Zhao Xintong beats Ding Junhui 13-9 to reach quarterfinals, opponent confirmed

On April 26, Zhao Xintong defeated Ding Junhui 13–9 in a highly anticipated all-Chinese clash at the...

On April 26, Zhao Xintong defeated Ding Junhui 13–9 in a highly anticipated all-Chinese clash at the World Snooker Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals.

As the top seed and defending champion, Zhao faced 16th seed Ding due to tournament seeding rules. The match symbolized a generational showdown in Chinese snooker, with Zhao entering in stronger recent form.

The match followed a best-of-25 format across three sessions:

  • Session 1: tied 4–4
  • Session 2: Zhao led 9–7 with superior scoring consistency
  • Session 3: Zhao closed out the match with dominant breaks, including a 137 and an 87 to seal victory

Zhao will next face Shaun Murphy in the quarterfinals.

Other players advancing include Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins, setting up a competitive next round.

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