‘I genuinely felt like it could have been my year.’

The Rocket, the world champ and struggling stars.

The Rocket has work to do to avoid a serious headache.

The Rocket has work to do to avoid a serious headache.

‘I’ve never felt that uncomfortable. My arms didn’t feel part of my body.’

Are these the five greatest players ever?

‘I think that’s something he’s been very clever with over the years.’

‘If it was me I’d be fuming.’

‘He pots some unbelievable balls.’

‘That’s quite a bold statement when you think about the titles players like Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan won.’

‘That’s quite a bold statement when you think about the titles players like Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan won.’

‘We accept that the wording in this particular paragraph could have been clearer.’

‘He’s probably the best potter I’ve ever seen. I’m glad he’s not my rival.’

Zhao got the job done very quickly on Monday.

The Cyclone is one frame from victory.

There have been some HUGE comebacks.

It’s Chimchar!

Big money on the line at the Crucible.

The Bulgarian completes her own Triple Crown finals collection.

‘It was a shock, more than anything. He’s wasted two years.’

The rise, fall and rise again of the Cyclone.

Stephen Hendry is backing Zhao Xintong to become China’s first-ever world champion (BBC)

Stephen Hendry predicts Zhao Xintong will beat Mark Williams to win the World Snooker Championship final.

Zhao secured his place in the final &…

‘I think they have completely different games, completely different styles.’

‘I think they have completely different games, completely different styles.’

‘When I shook Judd’s hand at the end he said some lovely words.’