Zhao Xintong moved closer to cracking the so-called ‘Crucible Curse’ with a hard-fought 13-9 win over compatriot Ding Junhui

China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world…

Shaun Murphy will savour home comforts after beating Xiao Guodong with a session to spare at the World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong moved closer to cracking the so-called ‘Crucible Curse’ with a hard-fought 13-9 win over compatriot Ding Junhui

Zhao Xintong battled back to draw level at 8-8 with Shaun Murphy in their world championship quarter-final while Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins are also on the same scoreline