Snooker LIVE: Zhao Xintong addresses ban and controversy as star loses prize money Newspoint  |  09/05/2025 21:39:10

The fallout from last weekend's final continues, as all eyes remain fixed on champion . Aged just 28 years old, Zhao is being tipped to dominate the sport for years to come, with suggestions he could challenge the likes of for the number of titles he wins.

If he plays anything like he did en route to winning his first world title in future events, the potter will stand a very good chance. But he could be one of several Chinese players dominating snooker in the near future, with the nation being tipped to take over the sport.

For now though, the snooker world continues to bask in Zhao's achievement, as the celebrations continue following Monday's triumph. Express Sport keeps you across all the latest snooker news...

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