Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after knocking him out of World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong said he would never surpass the achievements of his idol Ding Junhui in promoting snooker in China after knocking him out of the World Snooker Championship. The defending champion, who is looking to become the first first-time winner to retain the world title at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, beat his compatriot 13-9 on Sunday after Ding had pulled to within one frame at 9-8. But Zhao, the world No 4, quickly snuffed out any danger by taking four of the next five frames, including a...