As this Chinese player has just been crowned UK champion in a tournament full of surprises (Sunday 5th December to be precise and commiserations to Belgium's Luca Brecel in Sunday night's final), this was Zhao in the 2016 English Open and nearly gave Ronnie a fright. A year later, Sunny Akani nearly did in a UK Championship match. Zhao's UK win on Sunday ensured that the last three titles have gone abroad. Ronnie O'Sullivan remains the last player from the Home Nations to win the UK title (2018).
I've seen this a few times already: still lovely to watch for the quality of Xintong's cueing and the look of pleased amusement on Ronnie's face as he sees a young natural talent effortlessly carving them up as he, Ronnie, himself did as a youngster.
Zhao Xintong could've played even better against any other player, but it wouldn't have had a similar impact as it did in this match against Ronnie O'Sullivan. That's incredible for young Zhao, but it's a testament to Ronnie's brilliance and the sheer impact that he's made on the game as a whole. The game-changing effect that a man can have on the game only once in a generation, a century or even in the entire history of the game, like Tiger Woods had on Golf, or Michael Schumacher on F1, Michael Jordan on basketball, Muhammad Ali on boxing and so on. The greatest of the greats.
It looks to me that in no time flat Young Zhao will be the man to beat. I'd say that even at 19 he is almost on par with O'Sullivan, who is arguably the greatest player ever. God knows what he'll be like when he's 30. Incredible match.
Clearance of table in one visit is a norm these days. The champions are the ones who make the least or no mistakes regardless of age! Great that Ronnie O'Sullivan is planning or has opened a Snooker School in Singapore. We have had Joe Davis, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Mike Ferrara from India playing at Singapore Cricket Club some years ago...on our ONE PIECE SLATTED TABLE. Whilst we have our World Billiards Champion
Soy un afisionado y tambien me crie en una masa de pool billar grasias Dios los bendiga y les de mas sabiduria y entendimiento los logros y triunfos dediqueselos a jehova de los ejercitos y vera el cambio en sus vidas jesu cristo los Ama amen a tt john correa
What a match… such a pleasure that Zhao was… confident and controlled player… what an opening game and then some excellent precision shots… people who play the game know,that this much control is something extraordinary….not easy
It was great to watch him get Ronnie under pressure. But it was sad to watch how Luca defeated him. But thn Luca ended up winning the trophy. This tournament was great to watch overall. Watched it many times. Thanks to Ceaser.
Watching this, after seeing him live on German Masters last Sunday 😮👍 He is so calm sitting in his corner almost freezing and waiting for his turn, and than just like butterfly moves around table, and brings awesome shots… 9:0 was really impressive 🔥
@@gregoryconnor9333 Zhao Xintong from China, the surprise winner of the UK Championship. He has all the qualities of surpassing what his compatriot Ding Junhui did when he was in the world's top sixteen for many years. China have yet to win the world title, Ding came close in 2016.
This was a surreal match to watch, at a blink it was like watching 2 Ronnie's. Zhao doesn't #### around when he plays, he plays with purpose and power, great cue action as well. Like Ronnie he also plays by the sword and with vulnerability, of which makes him very watchable too. Of course since then he's shown his class with 2 great tournament wins and has done quite a few demolition jobs. If anybody wondered where the next Ronnie was going to emerge from - this kid is it.
5:30 man....the cue control,😲😲🤩 I edit to add that at 5:41 Ronnie went for the pink, not the easy black ..that's how the game change.. He is just a genius in this sport😲😲
What a great video. I haven't seen any video with those little snippets at the bottom telling you what exactly is happening there. I never understood that free ball rule but today. I have never this much enjoyed watching a snooker video. Nice one dude!!!
The way zhao control the cue ball look similar with ronnie gameplay. The different among them is just which hand they use to play. But ronnie is rare because he can play both hand. 😆
Hard to believe that this young star was so close to defeat Ronnie... had he not missed that pink, things would have been otherwise. But experience has its own worth. Roninie knows how to keep calm under pressure and this paid off
My god this young player can hang with the best. I heard Stephen Hendry said he now works as a coach in China. Perhaps these players are the results of his handy work. I can see some of his similar style in some young Chinese players.
That xingtong missed a single of O'Sullivan vs ding is out of the question. Several of the young players have that swagger., but this young star delivers the goods., he's so suave let us hope that some black widow doesn't take that pep out of his step.
Raising his hand to the audience in the distant, cheaper seats. And a great word - among some strange ones from the commentator - about the "composure" (a great word) -of both players. It means composed and also compounded. It's not "relaxation". It's what stirs them both up. J
and nearly 6 years later he finally won something in the only final he has ever played in while being a pro for nearly 6 YEARS, still a long way from being touted as 'the next great player'
The days of winning majors at a young age are gone imo. O sullivan won the uk when he was 17 and hendry won the worlds at 21 which is unlikely to happen these days due to the depth of talent that young players are up against. Guys like xintong will start to dominate around the age of 26/27. The class of 92 still being around is also making it tough for these guys as they can still play to a high standard and knock the young players out of the early rounds of tournaments.
Vi toda a partida e ouve falhas incríveis de ambos que não se perdoa quando se trata de jogadores nesse nível mas o jogo foi pau a pau e esse garoto se se dedicar nós amantes da sinuca teremos mais esportista dessa modalidade para nos presentear com seu talento 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I think one of the factors involved in the longevity of players is a chang e in lifestyle. Most do some exercise, many don't drink or smoke and, a good number watch their diets. Knees and backs are often the downfall of pool or snooker players and this is due typically to age, something none of us can control.
Yupeee another cesar video. I love your videos man. I wait for your videos so eagerly. Every time I open youtube I check in the notifications if there's any new video of urs out there.
Zhao's every shot is confident. A rising star and the trophy awaits him
No doubt about it, the kid can play.
Thank you, Cesar for another great video.
Ronnie is zhao's idol.The young generation of outstanding players has a bright future!
I found this channel recently and im hooked. I saw a lot of it live and its good to get to see it again
As this Chinese player has just been crowned UK champion in a tournament full of surprises (Sunday 5th December to be precise and commiserations to Belgium's Luca Brecel in Sunday night's final), this was Zhao in the 2016 English Open and nearly gave Ronnie a fright. A year later, Sunny Akani nearly did in a UK Championship match. Zhao's UK win on Sunday ensured that the last three titles have gone abroad. Ronnie O'Sullivan remains the last player from the Home Nations to win the UK title (2018).
I've seen this a few times already: still lovely to watch for the quality of Xintong's cueing and the look of pleased amusement on Ronnie's face as he sees a young natural talent effortlessly carving them up as he, Ronnie, himself did as a youngster.
What a great young player, definitely world #1 material for the future.
Wtf 😹😹😹😹
He just won the UK Championship!
Agreed yeah he’s the best I’ve seen since Hendry
@@alessandrobertolone782 your reply aged like milk.
he is the best After judd trump
Best snooker channel. Why did it look the UA-cam algorithm so long to advise it to me?
Zhao is the new kid on the block , shame it's not the best of 19 , You can see Ronnie's full admiration !
Zhao Xintong could've played even better against any other player, but it wouldn't have had a similar impact as it did in this match against Ronnie O'Sullivan. That's incredible for young Zhao, but it's a testament to Ronnie's brilliance and the sheer impact that he's made on the game as a whole. The game-changing effect that a man can have on the game only once in a generation, a century or even in the entire history of the game, like Tiger Woods had on Golf, or Michael Schumacher on F1, Michael Jordan on basketball, Muhammad Ali on boxing and so on. The greatest of the greats.
It looks to me that in no time flat Young Zhao will be the man to beat. I'd say that even at 19 he is almost on par with O'Sullivan, who is arguably the greatest player ever. God knows what he'll be like when he's 30. Incredible match.
I think that if anybody can beat Ronnie's 5:08 perfect game record, Zhao can. He is just so smooth.
Clearance of table in one visit is a norm these days. The champions are the ones who make the least or no mistakes regardless of age!
Great that Ronnie O'Sullivan is planning or has opened a Snooker School in Singapore.
We have had Joe Davis, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Mike Ferrara from India playing at Singapore Cricket Club some years ago...on our ONE PIECE SLATTED TABLE. Whilst we have our World Billiards Champion
...Chris in our midst!
Cheers!
looking forward to seeing more of this young fella.
Soy un afisionado y tambien me crie en una masa de pool billar grasias Dios los bendiga y les de mas sabiduria y entendimiento los logros y triunfos dediqueselos a jehova de los ejercitos y vera el cambio en sus vidas jesu cristo los Ama amen a tt john correa
What a match… such a pleasure that Zhao was… confident and controlled player… what an opening game and then some excellent precision shots… people who play the game know,that this much control is something extraordinary….not easy
Zhao, a wonderful, crisp, accurate player... Big things ahead... Go boyo!
U predict right
Not really
As someone who has no idea what this game is
The information written in between was very helpful!!
It was great to watch him get Ronnie under pressure. But it was sad to watch how Luca defeated him. But thn Luca ended up winning the trophy. This tournament was great to watch overall. Watched it many times. Thanks to Ceaser.
"Trophies are sure to come over time as he gains more experience" - you called it Cesar!
This is really well edited. Thankyou for your effort
The young lad is a beast
That young Chinese player got skills! Just a bit more excited n emotional but that’s fine I guess! he’s 19! n 2 centuries to O’Sullivan! Great 👍🏻
He’s now Ronnie’s favourite player
He's now guilty of match fixing and cannot play professionally until at least 2025. Pity.
Zhao carries a sense of effortlessness with him… rare to see, a pity with his competition ban
He'll be back amazing talent
Zhao Xintong was giving flashback of young ROCKET.
Watching this after he won the UK. Good luck to him
😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😅2 1:21 1:21
Watching this, after seeing him live on German Masters last Sunday 😮👍 He is so calm sitting in his corner almost freezing and waiting for his turn, and than just like butterfly moves around table, and brings awesome shots… 9:0 was really impressive 🔥
Who are you talking about.
@@gregoryconnor9333 Zhao Xintong - I saw him in Berlin on Sunday
Zhao, Yan, and Zhou stay and train togetner in Sheffield, UK.
@@gregoryconnor9333 Zhao Xintong from China, the surprise winner of the UK Championship. He has all the qualities of surpassing what his compatriot Ding Junhui did when he was in the world's top sixteen for many years. China have yet to win the world title, Ding came close in 2016.
That 9:0 whitewash was sheer brilliance. He is star in the making.
Very close match, gave Ronnie a bit of a scare I’d say.
This was a surreal match to watch, at a blink it was like watching 2 Ronnie's. Zhao doesn't #### around when he plays, he plays with purpose and power, great cue action as well. Like Ronnie he also plays by the sword and with vulnerability, of which makes him very watchable too. Of course since then he's shown his class with 2 great tournament wins and has done quite a few demolition jobs. If anybody wondered where the next Ronnie was going to emerge from - this kid is it.
im surprised this kid hasn't won any ranking tournament, great to watch
Surprise no more
I would love to see more of this young talent ☺️👍🏻
What a great showdown by the young fellow. It's no joke to keep calm and Ace a frame considering he's up against one of the best.
THE best *
More than 100 times I am watching this video but it's make me cry,, better luck next time zaho
Great young player
What a clearance.
Zhao is on fire.
plz make a video of shaun murphy vs neil robertson 2009 wsc semi final . It was one of the best match i ever watched
5:30 man....the cue control,😲😲🤩 I edit to add that at 5:41 Ronnie went for the pink, not the easy black ..that's how the game change.. He is just a genius in this sport😲😲
A huge 2á to d
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*Your snooker channel is the one others strive to be like..great editing as always pal!
Respectful bow*
What a great video. I haven't seen any video with those little snippets at the bottom telling you what exactly is happening there. I never understood that free ball rule but today. I have never this much enjoyed watching a snooker video. Nice one dude!!!
Glad it was helpful!
我喜欢他, the way he cues , perfect!
I was impressed with Zhao-calm demeanour which lead to good shot selection and excellent potting skills.This was a good match.
That young lad is going to be a good player down the road. Ronnie has so much experience but missed a couple he normally wouldn't. Good game.
He already is a good player.
@@droceretik Yes he is. But I meant extraordinary player.
Zhao just won UK Championship!
As usual... Great content. I loved seeing your videos. Well done and keep it up! I'm your subscriber since 2019
Thanks iwetimer x!
Nice profile picture
It is very close, very well play from the young man!!
Zhao impressive, classy and confident
Very good editing !
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When Ronnie retires he must coach Zhao Xintong.He'll be the best ever.
The way zhao control the cue ball look similar with ronnie gameplay. The different among them is just which hand they use to play. But ronnie is rare because he can play both hand. 😆
I heard some of my Snooker friends saying that Zhao said that he was Ronnie's fan, which he mimicked the way Ronnie would control the cue ball
Hard to believe that this young star was so close to defeat Ronnie... had he not missed that pink, things would have been otherwise. But experience has its own worth. Roninie knows how to keep calm under pressure and this paid off
My god this young player can hang with the best. I heard Stephen Hendry said he now works as a coach in China. Perhaps these players are the results of his handy work. I can see some of his similar style in some young Chinese players.
That xingtong missed a single of O'Sullivan vs ding is out of the question. Several of the young players have that swagger., but this young star delivers the goods., he's so suave let us hope that some black widow doesn't take that pep out of his step.
This young dude has some real talent - Ronnie was seriously under pressure
A new star is rising!
3:48 perfect question mark on the table.
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Great start...awesome hats up 👍👍👍
Without a doubt, Zhao XinTong is the new incarnation of Ronnie. His style and techniques basically replicate the man from the UK
Bravo Sullivan .
Raising his hand to the audience in the distant, cheaper seats. And a great word - among some strange ones from the commentator - about the "composure" (a great word) -of both players. It means composed and also compounded. It's not "relaxation". It's what stirs them both up. J
To win against a champ and having a quick play like roonie..this lad is already a champ!
Great player who us defo up n coming n another lefty to add👌👍🙏
Champion in the making - Zhao. Good match✅
It was amazing match
Wow I am so impressed by that Chinese teenager
and nearly 6 years later he finally won something in the only final he has ever played in while being a pro for nearly 6 YEARS, still a long way from being touted as 'the next great player'
Well, with his talent he has certainly taken awhile. The final today will give a pretty good indicator if he has "arrived".
The days of winning majors at a young age are gone imo. O sullivan won the uk when he was 17 and hendry won the worlds at 21 which is unlikely to happen these days due to the depth of talent that young players are up against. Guys like xintong will start to dominate around the age of 26/27. The class of 92 still being around is also making it tough for these guys as they can still play to a high standard and knock the young players out of the early rounds of tournaments.
The Chinese are focused. Great match
You beauty...indeed this kid is a rising star ⭐ treat to watch.
Look at that kid. He's so young he hasn't learned what he's doing is nearly impossible. Yet.
Zhao is fully international player i wish he world champion very zooon
future ronnie playing with the present ronnie....🙂❤❤👌👌
Excellent Shots....Excellent Match.....Love from Pakistan...!!!!!
Vi toda a partida e ouve falhas incríveis de ambos que não se perdoa quando se trata de jogadores nesse nível mas o jogo foi pau a pau e esse garoto se se dedicar nós amantes da sinuca teremos mais esportista dessa modalidade para nos presentear com seu talento 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It’s always hard playing against some one who is way younger than you
Gave Ronnie a hard time there. Well done to young Ronnie
Best snooker channel. Подписался на ваш канал. Очень круто.
Thank you Cesar for providing us with such amazing content 👍🏽
Just out of interest Cesar I'm intrigued to know if you play, and what your average break is 😁
I played pool for many years (narrow pocket 9ft tables) and three-cushion billiards, not professionally but as an almost full-time hobby :)
@@CesarMuroya Cool. I take it then that you're half decent, at the very least 😁 👌🏽
great Zhao 🤗
not a snooker expert but it seems zhao is a natural cos he takes so little time to take his shots.
22:11 The way that he got the white ball back up the table without it hitting anything, through all those balls. Amazing.
history created, young asia player defeated the professional English snooker
Good match show for both.
I think one of the factors involved in the longevity of players is a chang e in lifestyle. Most do some exercise, many don't drink or smoke and, a good number watch their diets. Knees and backs are often the downfall of pool or snooker players and this is due typically to age, something none of us can control.
Wow. In Ronnie's face. Just wow.
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Both were well played..👍👍👍
The 2 best players 👌
oh you are so close to 100K subscribers! congrats!
Yay! Thank you!
@@CesarMuroya hit it. Well done!
Zhao is very good with the rest!
Future no 1
OMG Zhao Xintong !great job and good luck!
Nice video Cesar :) Nice treasure you bring to us :)
Well being so young and playing against The Rockit is a big deal ❤.
Zhao is legendary!!!
Watching him after winning uk championship 🏆 n German masters❤️👌
Yupeee another cesar video. I love your videos man. I wait for your videos so eagerly. Every time I open youtube I check in the notifications if there's any new video of urs out there.
Thanks Khan G! :)
A young man with heaps of courage
Esse jovem joga muito
Vai ameaçar os grandes
Well done young man . Great snooker
everyone got scared that zhao would win and knock ronnie out, that was one of the best matches ever
Ronnie vs Future Ronnie !! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice
Well played zhao xintong
Very good skill.
Great stuff.