Chinese snooker champion who rose to world number one before his 21st birthday and won the UK Championship, making him the highest-ranked Chinese snooker player in history and a star of the sport in his homeland.
Zhao Xintong is China's most exciting snooker player, a UK Championship winner who announced himself as a genuine world-class talent with his 2021 title. His flamboyant, attacking style and exceptional potting ability made him a fan favourite before a lengthy suspension relating to a match-fixing investigation interrupted his career. His talent, when able to return, is considered exceptional.
Famous For
First Chinese player to win UK Championship
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive attacking player with strong break-building
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Breaking barriers for Chinese snooker
Career Journey
Timeline
2016
📌 Turned professional
2019
🎯 First ranking event final at Riga Masters
2021
🏆 Won UK Championship - first Chinese player
2022
🎯 Reached world ranking number 9
2022
🏆 Won German Masters