Ronnie O’Sullivan described Zhao Xintong as a ‘fantastic talent’ before a ball had even been potted in their Halo World Championship semi-final.
Former world champion Mark Selby hopes Jimmy White will not be handed another heartbreaking defeat at the hands of old adversary Stephen Hendry when they face off again while attempting to reach the Crucible.
Stephen Hendry pronounced this year's World Championship final a done deal after Ronnie O'Sullivan built a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson at the end of an underwhelming opening session on Saturday.
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