China is edging closer to having its first world snooker champion after Zhao Xintong established an 11-6 lead over Mark Williams at the halfway point of the final at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday. Zhao needs to get to 18 frames to claim the sport's biggest prize,

Zhao Xintong leads Mark Williams 11-6 after day one of World Championship final - Zhao needs seven more frames to become the first Chinese winner of the World Championship.

Mark Williams edges second session but Zhao Xintong boasts commanding lead - Qualifier takes an 11-6 advantage into Monday’s finale, with seven more frames needed to become China’s first-ever Crucible