Who is Zhao Xintong? Chinese star who thrashed Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Snooker Championship - Former UK and Berlin Masters champion looking to become China’s very first Crucible winner after return

Ronnie O’Sullivan ’s Crucible campaign has come to an abrupt halt, beaten 17-7 by Zhao Xintong in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship. It was the perfect storm for a one-sided scoreline as Zhao was superb and O’Sullivan was struggling badly, especially in the second session.

Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ outshining Ronnie O’Sullivan at World Championship after ban - Zhao has been competing as an amateur since the end of his ban for being caught up in a match-