‘Like a young Ronnie O’Sullivan’ – Mark Williams pays tribute to ‘frightening’ Zhao Xintong after stunning Crucible win

SNOOKER icon Mark Williams compared new world champion Zhao Xintong to a “young Ronnie O’Sullivan” following his Crucible win on Monday.

Zhao beat Williams 18-12 in the World Snooker Championship final ealier this week.

ReutersMark Williams praised Zhao Xintong following the 28-year-old’s World Snooker Championship win[/caption] GettyZhao became the first player from China to win the world title on Monday[/caption] GettyXhao was compared to a young Ronnie O’Sullivan[/caption]

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