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Zhao – I’ll Learn From Trump
Talented Chinese cueman Zhao Xintong believes he can follow Judd Trump’s example by improving his consistency and shot selection, in order to continue his ascent up the world rankings. Zhao, age 23, has jumped from 77th in the world to 29th within the past three years. He is one of the fastest players on tour,… Read More
Chinese Duo to Turn Professional
Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong will join the World Snooker Tour for the first time for the 2016/17 season. 16-year-old Yan was initially due to turn professional at the start of last season having qualified for the circuit for two seasons by winning the 2014 World Amateur Championship in India. The Chinese youngster was however… Read More
Zhao Powers Past Pinches
China’s Zhao Xintong continued to build his reputation as an emerging star with a 5-2 victory over Barry Pinches to reach the third qualifying round of the Australian Goldfields Open. Zhao, who was runner-up in the World Amateur Championship in 2013, just missed out on a place on the tour at Q School, but the… Read More
Wild Card Zhao Stuns Fu
Chinese sensation Zhao Xintong made a superb clearance in the deciding frame to beat Marco Fu 5-4 in the first round of the Bank of Communications OTO Shanghai Masters. Shenzhen’s 17-year-old Zhao was runner-up at the World Amateur Championship last year and is considered one of China’s most promising teenagers. He beat Matthew Selt in… Read More