Zhao Xintong is up to number five in the official snooker rankings, a new career-high following his triumph at the 2026 Players Championship on Sunday.
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Zhao Xintong claims 2026 Players Championship glory
Zhao Xintong captured the 2026 Players Championship title with a 10-7 victory over John Higgins on Sunday at the Telford International Centre.
Players Championship final: John Higgins vs Zhao Xintong
The 2026 Players Championship final will be contested between John Higgins and Zhao Xintong at the Telford International Centre on Sunday.
Players Championship: semi-finals draw, preview, schedule & how to watch
Four players remain in the hunt for glory as the 2026 Players Championship reaches its conclusion at the Telford International Centre.
John Higgins – ‘I don’t know if I’m getting ripped apart’
John Higgins reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Players Championship on Thursday – a day after he dipped his toes into broadcasting for 5.
How the quarter-finals look at the 2026 Players Championship
The 2026 Players Championship draw has already been whittled down from 16 to eight players at the Telford International Centre.
‘Practice makes permanent’ – Shaun Murphy on increased work rate
Shaun Murphy has said that he is putting the work in as he strives to make the most out of the rest of this season with big prizes up for grabs.
Players Championship: 2026 draw, preview, prize money, and how to watch
The 14th ranking event of the season takes place this week with the 2026 Players Championship back at the Telford International Centre.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 World Grand Prix
Zhao Xintong is up to number seven on the official world snooker rankings list after his victory at the 2026 World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.
Defending Players Championship winner Kyren Wilson fails to qualify
Kyren Wilson may be the reigning Players Championship winner, but he won’t be in the draw for the 2026 edition in Telford later this month.