World Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Zhao Xintong holds mammoth five-frame lead over Mark Williams
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ZHAO XINTONG heads into day two of the World Snooker Championship final with a mammoth 11-6 lead over Welshman Mark Williams.
The omens aren't looking good for three-time champ Williams - nobody has ever managed to overturn an overnight deficit of five frames or more on day two of a world final.
Zhao is eyeing history as he looks to become the first Asian player and first amateur to conquer the Crucible.
The winner of the blockbuster final won't just take home the iconic trophy, but will leave Sheffield with a huge cheque for £500,000.
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