Zhang Anda Triumphs Over Zhao Xintong in China Open

Zhang Anda achieved a remarkable 6-5 victory over world number three Zhao Xintong in the opening round of the China Open.

After falling behind 3-0 in frames, Zhang rallied to take a 5-4 lead. The match culminated in a deciding frame, where Zhang was initially ahead at 57-0, but Zhao managed to come back, leading to a tense finish with both players competing for the black ball.

The match ended dramatically when Zhang potted the black ball, resulting in a respot, which he won to secure his place in the tournament. In another first-round upset, world number five John Higgins was defeated 6-4 by 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham.