The 2022 World Snooker Championships are underway, with Zhao Xintong eliminating Jamie Clark 10-2 to win at Crucible for the first time. After the game, Zhao Xintong received a lot of praise, including Jamie Clark, Stephen Maguire, O'Sullivan, Hendry, Davis and other famous players were conquered by Zhao Xintong. O'Sullivan hopes to help Zhao Xintong grow into a great star, and when he bids farewell to the professional arena, Zhao Xintong can become his successor.
I have to say that Zhao Xintong's debut in Crucible is indeed very outstanding, high-quality offense, beautiful batting action, and some moments can also see his defense improve. The feeling of the opponent may be more real, jamie Clark, who lost 2-10, said that Zhao Xintong is extraordinary, if he does not win the world championship this season, he can definitely win the world championship in 5 years, he makes the game look simple, and I can only feel the difficulty.
The next round opponent Stephen Maguire also praised Zhao Xintong, "He played very well, he won two very important championships this season, why can't he win the World Championship", of course, Stephen Maguire's praise may also be a psychological tactic, after all, Stephen Maguire is eager to make a difference in Crucible and return to the seed seat as soon as possible.
If Zhao Xintong beats Stephen Maguire, the quarter-final is likely to face O'Sullivan, which is an exciting duel, after all, the two have a good relationship, and O'Sullivan is helping Zhao Xintong. In the face of the reporter's interview, O'Sullivan once again praised Zhao Xintong, bluntly saying that Zhao Xintong can win 5 or 6 world championships by exerting 80% of his potential. O'Sullivan also hopes to help Zhao Xintong grow up, and when he retires, Zhao Xintong can become a successor and contribute to the sport.
Outside the court, there were two celebrities who praised Zhao Xintong. Seven-time world champion Hendry said that Zhao Xintong played too comfortably and relaxed, he belonged to Crucible, and it was unbelievable that he did not win his first title until he was 24 years old. Davis said that Zhao Xintong already has a very comprehensive technology, and his attitude after the game also made me like it, he can jump a level into the super lineup.
It can be said that the praise is overwhelming, but for Zhao Xintong, who is preparing for the battle, it is still necessary to maintain his sanity, the World Championships is a long journey, if you want to win the championship, you must remain stable from beginning to end, do not be carried away by victory.
In any case, Zhao Xintong has injected new vitality into this seemingly sluggish sport, which can encourage young players to bravely chase their dreams!