Zhao Xintong Dominates Ronnie O'Sullivan 12-4

Zhao Xintong, an amateur player from China, has taken a commanding lead over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, winning 12 frames to O'Sullivan's 4. Zhao compiled impressive breaks, including 112 and 115, to assert his dominance over the struggling O'Sullivan.

O'Sullivan, who has been struggling with his cue since January, made a notable decision to change the ferrule on his cue, but it did not yield the desired results. Instead, Zhao capitalized on O'Sullivan's missed pots and poor safety shots, punishing him with precise breaks and half-centuries. The Chinese player's performance has been remarkable, considering he is competing as an amateur after serving a 20-month ban for a betting scandal.

The match has been a one-sided affair, with Zhao requiring just five more frames to reach the final. O'Sullivan, on the other hand, faces an uphill task to turn the match around. The English player's highest break was a mere 23, while Zhao consistently scored high, including breaks of 57, 82, and 67. The second session of the match saw O'Sullivan lose all 8 frames, further solidifying Zhao's lead.

As the match resumes on Friday evening, all eyes will be on Zhao Xintong, who is on the cusp of reaching the final. Can Ronnie O'Sullivan stage a miraculous comeback, or will Zhao Xintong continue his dominance to claim a spot in the championship final?