In a clash of generations at the World Snooker Championship, China's rising star Zhao Xintong traded blows with seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, leaving their semifinal tied 4-4 after an electric first session 🌟. The 28-year-old Zhao stunned fans with early breaks of 60 and 62, sprinting to a 2-0 lead at Sheffield's iconic Crucible Theatre.
But O'Sullivan, snooker's ultimate showman 👑, fired back with three consecutive half-century breaks to snatch a 3-2 advantage. The pair split the next frames before Zhao’s clutch 86 break evened the score, proving he's ready for the big stage 🚀.
Meanwhile, World No. 1 Judd Trump leads Mark Williams 5-3 in the other semifinal. With Friday's second session looming, all eyes remain on Zhao’s quest to become China’s first Crucible finalist 🇨🇳🤞. Will the young gun dethrone the Rocket? Stay tuned!
