Zhao defeated veteran three-time champion Mark Williams in Monday's final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Zhao Xintong of China has become Asia’s first world snooker champion after beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final.

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THE World Snooker Championship has concluded after a thrilling final! Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams 18-12 to become the first Chinese player to win the Crucible crown.