Shaun Murphy produced a superb display to beat Zhao Xintong 13-10 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
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2026 World Snooker Championship: Quarter-finals preview and predictions
The quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship are set, with the race for the title heating up at the Crucible Theatre.
Shaun Murphy wary of being ‘mesmerised’ by Zhao Xintong ahead of Crucible clash
Shaun Murphy admits he may need to guard against being “mesmerised” when he takes on Zhao Xintong in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
‘The pressure was so big’ – Zhao Xintong beats Ding Junhui in tense showdown
Zhao Xintong continued his defence of the World Snooker Championship after completing a hard-fought 13-9 victory over Ding Junhui on Sunday in Sheffield.
Ding Junhui sets up huge Zhao Xintong showdown in Sheffield
Ding Junhui beat David Gilbert 10-5 to set up a heavyweight all-Chinese battle with Zhao Xintong at the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Monday.
Zhao Xintong reacts to ‘difficult’ first-round victory in Sheffield
Zhao Xintong emerged from a tougher than expected opening-round clash against Liam Highfield as the 2026 World Snooker Championship commenced on Saturday.
How Zhao Xintong could become world number one by just £1,000
There is a slim but very real possibility that Zhao Xintong could end the 2025/26 snooker season as the world number one.
Only four have done it – can Zhao Xintong join an exclusive Crucible club?
Only four players have managed to defend the World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible Theatre.
World Snooker Championship 2026: Seeds analysed and form guide
With the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw now set, the focus shifts to the players who will be expected to contend for the title in Sheffield.
Zhao Xintong rises to number four in latest snooker rankings update
Zhao Xintong has broken new ground on the official snooker rankings list, rising to number four in the world after his dominant victory at the Tour Championship.