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- Ding Junhui predicts next Chinese snooker superstar after Zhao Xintong April 28, 2026 1:18 pm Metro Ding Junhui has high hopes for Wu Yize (Picture: Getty Images) Ding Junhui expects a lot more Chinese talent to come through and shine at the top of snooker, with Wu Yize likely to be the next to reach the top of the tree. Zhao Xintong became the first …
- World Snooker Championship: Zhao beats Ding in all-Chinese duel at the Crucible April 27, 2026 4:16 am Malay Mail LONDON, April 27 — Zhao Xintong beat Ding Junhui 13-9 in the Chinese showdown at the World Snooker Championship as the defending champion booked his place in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Zhao led 9-7 after Saturday’s action before Ding reduced the deficit …
- Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after knocking him out of World Snooker Championship April 27, 2026 2:07 am South China Morning Post Zhao Xintong said he would never surpass the achievements of his idol Ding Junhui in promoting snooker in China after knocking him out of the World Snooker Championship. The defending champion, who is looking to become the first first-time winner to retain …
- Zhao Xintong defeats compatriot Ding Junhui in historic Chinese derby at snooker worlds April 26, 2026 8:14 pm Global Times Zhao Xintong, Ding Junhui Photo: VCGDefending champion Zhao Xintong defeated compatriot Ding Junhui 13-9 in a highly anticipated Chinese derby at the World Snooker Championship on Sunday, ending the veteran's run and advancing in front of an audience …
- Ding Junhui makes Zhao Xintong prediction after World Snooker Championship clash April 26, 2026 1:12 pm Metro Zhao Xintong got the better of the blockbuster all-Chinese clash with Ding Junhui (Picture: Getty Images) Ding Junhui reckons the Crucible curse is no match for Zhao Xintong after losing to his compatriot in the second round of the World Snooker …
- Shaun Murphy earns weekend off at World Snooker Championship with Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui battle level April 25, 2026 1:48 am The Independent (U.S.) Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
- Zhao Xintong vs Ding Junhui snooker clash could shatter Ronnie O’Sullivan vs John Higgins record April 24, 2026 8:17 pm The Star Zhao Xintong is aiming to break the Crucible Curse which has been in place for nearly half a century Defending champion Zhao Xingtong’s second round clash with Ding Junhui today has been described as having the potential to become the most watched event in …
- World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong, Ding Junhui clash set to break TV viewing records April 24, 2026 2:33 pm South China Morning Post Less than half of the record-breaking 11-strong Chinese contingent at the World Snooker Championship main draw have survived the opening round, and two of those left standing are poised for a blockbuster clash in front of a whopping global audience on …
- Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history? April 24, 2026 9:43 am BBC Last year, Zhao came through four rounds of qualifying and then defeated 2024 runner-up Jak Jones, compatriot Lei Peifan and England's Chris Wakelin before thrashing seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 to reach the final. Zhao's 18 …
- Zhao Xintong sets up showdown with Ding Junhui at snooker world championships April 21, 2026 5:19 pm South China Morning Post Zhao Xintong will face compatriot and former world No 1 Ding Junhui in the second round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship later this week. Zhao, who became the first player from Asia to win the world title last year, said the event feels a bit …