Chinese snooker sensation Zhao Xintong just smashed his personal record at the World Snooker Championship! 🚀 The 27-year-old dominated England’s Chris Wakelin 13-5 in the quarterfinals, securing his first-ever spot in the tournament’s semifinals. Talk about leveling up! 💥
Zhao, who led 12-4 after two intense sessions, now joins an exclusive club of Chinese players to reach this stage, following legends like Ding Junhui and rising star Si Jiahui. But the real test? Facing his childhood hero, seven-time world champ Ronnie O’Sullivan 🔥, in the semis starting Thursday. "It’s a dream come true," Zhao said after the match.
The other semifinal will see Wales’ Mark Williams battling England’s world No. 1 Judd Trump. 🎯 Who’s ready for a clash of snooker titans? Let the cue wars begin! 👏
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Zhao Xintong makes World Snooker Championship semis for first time
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