Billiards
Zhao Xintong crowned world number one: China's triumph at Wuhan Open
core_answer: Zhao Xintong defeats Neil Robertson 5-1 at Wuhan Open to become world number one, China's second after Ding Junhui. Key breaks: 106, 91, 113, 54.
key_facts: Zhao Xintong beats Neil Robertson 5-1 at Wuhan Open ranking event; Victory secures world number one spot — 13th in snooker history; Breaks of 106, 91, 113, 54 in decisive 'shootout' match; Zhao, 29, follows Ding Junhui as China's second world number one; Will face Xiao Guodong in semi-finals after dominant win; Five-way battle for number one included Judd Trump, Wu Yize, Mark Selby; Builds on 2025 World Championship title (18-12 vs Mark Williams)
source: WPBSA official report + tournament data | September 2025
related_qa: Zhao Xintong becomes world number one after Wuhan Open 2025 win; Zhao Xintong defeated Neil Robertson 5-1 with breaks of 106, 91, 113, 54; Zhao Xintong is China's second world number one after Ding Junhui
Zhao Xintong's 5-1 victory over Neil Robertson at the Wuhan Open secured him the world number one spot in snooker, making him China's second world number one after Ding Junhui. The match, described as a 'straight shootout' for the top ranking, saw Zhao dominate with breaks of 106, 91, 113, and 54. At 29 years old, Zhao builds on his 2026 World Championship title (18-12 vs Mark Williams) and becomes the 13th world number one in snooker history. He will face Xiao Guodong in the semi-finals.



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