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O’Sullivan, Higgins, and Williams Shine as Zhao Nears Semis at Crucible

The 'Class of ’92' trio continue to dominate while young talents like Zhao Xintong and Judd Trump pursue breakthroughs in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

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Overview

  • Ronnie O’Sullivan holds a commanding 6-2 lead over Si Jiahui after the first session of their quarter-final match.
  • John Higgins and Mark Williams are tied at 8-8 after a closely contested second session in the oldest last-eight clash since 1979.
  • Zhao Xintong, playing as an amateur after a betting ban, leads Chris Wakelin 12-4 and is one frame away from the semi-finals.
  • Judd Trump, with back-to-back centuries, moves within one of Neil Robertson’s single-season record of 103 century breaks.
  • Luca Brecel narrows the gap to 5-3 against Trump with a 128 break, keeping his hopes alive in their quarter-final showdown.