Zhao Xintong celebrates with the trophy after claiming the title by defeating Mark Williams of Wales in the final at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025.
SHEFFIELD, May 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship after beating Mark Williams of Wales in the final at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025.
Zhao Xintong competes during the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Mark Williams of Wales at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025. Zhao Xintong competes during the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Mark Williams of Wales at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025. Zhao Xintong (front R) of China greets Mark Williams of Wales after their final at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025. Zhao Xintong celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Mark Williams of Wales at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025.