'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win
The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other
The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other
Murillo levels the score for the visitors at Selhurst Park.
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Resuming the final session one frame short of victory, Zhao was forced to wait for his history-making moment.
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