Xintong made history at the start of this week when he became the first world champion from Asia at the age of 28, beating Welshman Mark Williams 18-12 in the final in Sheffield.
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DAVID COVERDALE AT THE CRUCIBLE THEATRE, SHEFFIELD: Zhao Xintong made snooker history by becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Championship.
Zhao defeated veteran three-time champion Mark Williams in Monday's final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Zhao Xintong makes history as he becomes the first player from China to win the World Championship with an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield.