The World Snooker Tour has announced the introduction of the Shenzhen Open, a new world ranking event that will replace the Xi’an Grand Prix on the calendar.
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Three players poised to overtake world no.1 Judd Trump in rankings race
Judd Trump will begin the 2026/27 snooker season as world number one, but his grip on the sport’s top ranking position appears increasingly vulnerable.
Neil Robertson blasts latest World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame selections
Neil Robertson has criticised the latest additions to the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame following the inductions of Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen.
Majestic Shaun Murphy inflicts Curse of the Crucible on Zhao Xintong
Shaun Murphy produced a superb display to beat Zhao Xintong 13-10 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
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.