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China's Zhao Xintong during his quarter final match against England's Shaun Murphy on day twelve of the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, England, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

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China's Zhao Xintong celebrates victory in the final match against Wales' Mark Williams following day seventeen of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

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