November 12th 2024.
Zhao Xintong, a talented snooker player, is making a comeback on the professional tour after serving a ban for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Despite being away from the sport for 20 months, the 27-year-old has already made a strong impression and is being considered as a potential contender for the World Championship title.
Having returned to the amateur circuit in September, Zhao has won two out of the three Q Tour events he has participated in. He has also achieved two 147 breaks, a feat that no other player has ever accomplished in a Q Tour event. This impressive performance has earned him a spot in the UK Championship qualifying tournament, marking his return to the professional stage.
According to former Masters champion Alan McManus, Zhao is undeniably one of the best players in the world and whoever he faces in the qualifiers will have a tough match ahead. McManus also expressed his happiness in seeing Zhao putting in the hard work and effort to improve his game, unlike some players who do not take their careers seriously.
McManus is a huge fan of Zhao's skills and believes that he has the potential to go even higher in the world rankings. He even goes as far as to say that Zhao could be the most likely player to win multiple World Championships in the future. Former world champion Shaun Murphy also praises Zhao's talent and acknowledges that he has served his time for his past mistakes.
Despite only winning one match at the Crucible in his career so far, Zhao's return to the game has been met with positivity and support from fellow players and fans alike. The UK Championship qualifying tournament is set to begin soon and many are looking forward to seeing Zhao's performance on the professional stage once again.
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