World Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Mark Williams takes on Zhao Xintong in blockbuster final – latest updates
THE World Snooker Championship is heading for a thrilling finale!
Last night, Mark Williams beat World No1 Judd Trump 17-14 to book his meeting with Zhao Xintong in this year's Crucible final.
The Welsh cueist is looking to add a fourth World Championship crown to his collection and become the oldest winner of the prestigious tournament in the process.
Zhao is also eyeing history as he looks to become the first Asian player and first amateur to conquer the Crucible.
The winner of the blockbuster final won't just take home the iconic trophy, but will leave Sheffield with a huge cheque for £500,000.
- Start time: 1pm/7pm BST
- TV channel: BBC One & Two/TNT Sports 1 & 3
- FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer
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Morning and welcome to the final day of this year’s World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.
The last two weeks and a bit have seen some of snooker’s finest contest in Sheffield for the sport’s grandest prize, but only one can win.
From last year’s champion in Kyren Wilson being a victim of the Crucible curse in the first round to Ronnie O'Sullivan’s remarkable run to the semi-finals, the very best have endured the bravado of snooker’s World Cup.
O'Sullivan, like world No.1 Judd Trump, fell to the brilliance of our two finalists: Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong.
The former is no stranger in this arena, looking to a fourth World title to his collection, whilst Zhao aims to become the third consecutive first-time winner and first Asian after the success of Wilson and Luca Brecel in the last years.
There’s talk of a potential change in scenery in the future, but when the tournament keeps producing moments like this, why move?
“Snooker and Sheffield go together hand in glove – it used to be steel, it’s now snooker,” ex-champion Shaun Murphy said.
Stay tuned for all the latest build-up for the afternoon’s action!
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