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Zhao Xintong advances in Wuhan to become new world number one

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Zhao Xintong advances in Wuhan to become new world number one
Summary

Zhao Xintong secured a 5-1 victory over Neil Robertson at the Wuhan Open on August 27, 2026, advancing to the semi-finals. This win marks Zhao's ascent to world number one, making him the first Chinese player to reach this ranking since Ding Junhui. Zhao's performance included breaks of 106, 91, and 113. He will now face Xiao Guodong in the next round. In other matches, seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan also progressed to the semi-finals with a 5-3 victory against Mark Selby.

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  • •Zhao Xintong defeats Neil Robertson 5-1 in Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
  • •Zhao will face Xiao Guodong next in the semi-finals.
  • •Zhao's victories include breaks of 106, 91, and 113.
  • •Ronnie O'Sullivan defeats Mark Selby 5-3 to advance to the semis.
  • •Judd Trump's two-year reign at number one ends with loss to Chang Bingyu.
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  • 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Zhao sweeps Robertson aside in Wuhan to top world rankings
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Zhao Xintong will become the new world number one after sweeping Neil Robertson aside 5-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

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