Zhao turned out to be the dominant force throughout the final, fending off a late Williams rally to win 18-12. He was China's first world champion at the age of 28.

Nick Metcalfe has penned his final column of 2025, reflecting on a memorable year in the sport which saw snooker welcome its first Chinese world champion.

Chris Wakelin came close to withdrawing from the Scottish Open after his one-year-old daughter Mia was rushed to hospital ...

Chris Wakelin won the title in Scotland but he was already safe in the Grand Prix draw, while runner-up Chang Bingyu booked ...

The final snooker rankings of 2025 are confirmed as Judd Trump finishes the year as world number one following the Scottish ...

Snooker star Chris Wakelin was nearly forced to pull out of the Scottish Open after his one-year-old daughter was taken to ...

The 33-year-old beat Chang Bingyu 9-2 in the final in Edinburgh, falling behind early before winning eight frames on the spin ...

A TOP snooker referee is retiring following tonight’s Scottish Open final. Leo Scullion, a former taxi driver and policeman, ...

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has confirmed his plans to switch sports once he retires from snooker. The Rocket will be in action at the ...

Chris Wakelin and Chang Bingyu will contest a Scottish Open final few predicted with both chasing the last title of 2025 in ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan has blasted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year after only being nominated twice despite his lofty ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan has taken aim the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year after only being nominated twice despite his ...