The 2025/26 snooker season hasn’t even gotten under way yet, but the first rankings lists have already been devised.
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Shaun Murphy blasts ‘staggering decision’ for WST to ignore rules
Shaun Murphy has become the latest player to speak out on the controversies involving the WST and the WPBSA’s handling of Zhao Xintong.
What other players have said about world champion Zhao Xintong
Unsurprisingly, Zhao Xintong has been the main topic of conversation since he became the first Chinese world snooker champion on Monday in Sheffield.
Snooker rankings: update after 2025 World Snooker Championship
The latest snooker rankings update follows the conclusion of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, the season’s 18th and final ranking tournament.
Zhao Xintong triumphs at 2025 World Snooker Championship
Zhao Xintong won the 2025 World Snooker Championship with a dominant 18-12 final victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield on Monday.
Mark Allen reveals Zhao Xintong ranking scenario that is ‘a little difficult to understand’
Mark Allen has openly questioned the validity of Zhao Xintong receiving a snooker ranking inside the top 64 after the World Championship.
2025 World Championship final: Mark Williams vs Zhao Xintong
Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong will contest the 2025 World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday and Monday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan reacts to World Snooker Championship exit
Ronnie O’Sullivan said that Zhao Xintong would become a “megastar” if he can become the first world snooker champion from China.
What Zhao Xintong said after beating Ronnie O’Sullivan
Zhao Xintong was struggling to comprehend the magnitude of his achievement after thrashing Ronnie O’Sullivan to reach the 2025 World Snooker Championship final.
Preview: 2025 World Snooker Championship semi-finals
A tournament that began with 144 players has been whittled down to just four with the 2025 World Snooker Championship semi-finals next on the agenda in Sheffield.