China’s Snooker Ass Zhao Xintong is about to the first world championship title of his career. After the third session of the World Cup in Sheffield/Great Britain, the 28 -year -old leads with 17: 8 against the three -time champion Mark Williams (50) from Wales – only a frame still has to win Zhao to crown himself to the first Asian title holder of history.
Zhao had set the course towards the title against the experienced tactician Williams early on. A total of 18 frame gains is needed for the triumph, the foundation for this he was already on the first final day with an 11: 6 lead.
In session three in the Crucible Theater by Sheffield, Zhao presented himself again strongly again, because he always showed nerves, the early decision failed. Already in the evening (8:00 p.m. CEST/Eurosport) the world champion is crowned in the fourth session.