China's snooker sensation Zhao Xintong just leveled up his game 🚀 – defeating England's Mark Selby 6-5 in a heart-stopping quarterfinal at the WST International Championship! The 28-year-old world champ flipped the script on Selby, who'd beaten him five times straight before this showdown in Nanjing.
Picture this: Selby, the four-time world champ nicknamed the "Jester from Leicester," dominated early with slick breaks of 118 and 97. But Zhao? He channeled his inner anime protagonist ⚡, rallying with three straight frames (including a 97 break!) to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The final frame had fans holding their breath 🤯 as Zhao sealed the deal with a cool 63-point break.
Now comes the REAL flex: an all-Chinese semifinal against 19-year-old rising star Wu Yize! 🏆 This historic face-off proves China's becoming a snooker powerhouse – and we're here for the Gen Z vs. Millennial showdown. Who's ready for Friday's fireworks? 💥
