Age 28 Zhao Xintong is a Chinese ‘amateur’ snooker player who is currently competing in the World Championship final at the Crucible, find out more about him below
Xintong went viral after entering the competition final and competing against veteran champion Mark Williams.
Who is Chinese snooker player Zhao Xintong, bio, age, height, wife, ranking, nationality, net worth and Instagram
What an incredible run from Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship 👏 pic.twitter.com/aOSEj3sTBv
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 2, 2025
The second World finalist from China! 🇨🇳
Ding Junhui – 2016
Zhao Xintong – 2025History makers.#HaloWorldChampionship | @halonextgen pic.twitter.com/9wUBdQrgTM
— WST (@WeAreWST) May 2, 2025
Zhao was once considered the future of Chinese snooker and is making a comeback after serving a suspension following a match-fixing scandal.
Zhao Xintong enters World Championship final
Following a thrilling semi-final where Zhao beat the legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan, he is now in the finals of the World Championship. Zhao managed to win eight consecutive frames during the morning session before returning in the evening to seal the match with a session to spare. His performances have helped him secure a place in the final against Welsh veteran Mark Williams.
Zhao Xintong bio
Zhao Xintong is a renowned Chinese snooker player who was born on April 3, 1997, in Xi An, China. Nicknamed “the cyclone”, Zhao attracted major attention as a teenager after bursting onto the snooker scene with his fearless style. He mainly plays left-handed and quickly became a fan favorite with his charismatic playstyle. He suffered a major setback following his involvement in a high-profile match-fixing scandal back in 2023.
Although Zhao did not fix any matches himself, he was found guilty of being complicit in another player’s match-fixing. As a result, he had to endure a 20-month suspension, reduced from 30 months.
The 28-year-old is playing as an amateur in Sheffield, and before the start of the season hadn’t competed in a professional tournament since 2022 despite having won a Triple Crown title.
Zhao’s ban expired in September and he has been playing on the amateur Q Tour since then, where he won tournaments in Manchester, Sweden, Austria and Belgium, while making two 147 breaks in the process, the first player ever to make a maximum on that circuit. He was ranked number 9 in the world before his ban.
After his historic triumph, Zhao was seen celebrating alongside his girlfriend and the head of the Sheffield Snooker Academy, Victoria Shi and while much is not known about his partner, she is named Yiyi.
That is INCREDIBLE! 🔥
Zhao Xintong bags a brilliant 3-ball plant after a stalemate period 💪 pic.twitter.com/tmtrm1GbER
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) May 4, 2025
Age and height
Zhao Xintong is currently 28 years old and stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).
Education
While details about Zhao’s formal education are limited, he has notably dedicated his youth to rigorous snooker training. During his younger years, he trained at the CBSA (Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association) academies.
Career and achievements
Zhao Xintong first made headlines back in 2021, when he won the prestigious UK Championship after defeating Luca Brecel 10-5. Following the victory, Zhao established himself as a major talent on the global stage. He then went on to win the 2022 German Masters but faced a major stumbling block the following year due to a suspension.
Despite the setback, he returned via the amateur Q Tour and dominated various tournaments across Sweden, Manchester, Austria, and Belgium. Notably, Zhao Xintong has become the first to make two 147 maximum breaks on the Q Tour. Following his sharp comeback, he earned a UK Championship qualifying invite, where he has been nothing short of impressive. He is currently on a path to glory at the Crucible final.
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Net worth
While his exact net worth is not confirmed, Zhao Xintong has an estimated net worth of 1.5 million pounds. Most of his earnings come from tournament winnings, sponsorships, and his growing public profile.