London, May 3, 2025 (AFP) - O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'

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2025-05-03

Ronnie O'Sullivan has tipped Zhao Xintong to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with it a "megastar" after the 28-year-old inflicted a crushing semi-final defeat upon the seven-time champion. Zhao overwhelmed O'Sullivan, widely regarded as snooker's greatest player, 17-7 at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre on Friday with a session to spare to book his place in a Sunday and Monday final against either Judd Trump or......

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