Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong claimed a major career milestone after winning the World Snooker Grand Prix in Hong Kong, delivering a composed and confident performance on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Throughout the tournament, Zhao showcased sharp break-building and tactical control, navigating a competitive field to emerge as the standout player. His victory in Hong Kong not only adds another prestigious title to his résumé but also reinforces his status as one of snooker’s leading global talents.
The win was met with strong local support, highlighting snooker’s growing popularity in Asia and Hong Kong’s rising profile as a host for elite international sporting events. For Zhao, the triumph signals momentum heading into the rest of the season and strengthens his position among the sport’s top contenders.
As the snooker calendar moves forward, this Grand Prix success is expected to carry significant weight — both in rankings and in confidence — for a player widely viewed as shaping the game’s next era.
