Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams - Williams conjured comparisons with a young Ronnie O’Sullivan after Zhao withstood a gutsy fightback.

Zhao Xintong withstands Mark Williams comeback to create history in World Snooker Championship final - Zhao becomes China’s first-ever Crucible champion

Zhao Xintong has dominated Mark Williams in the opening session of the world snooker championship final by running up a 7-1 lead in his bid to become the first Chinese winner of the sport’s biggest prize.