Zhang shocks Zhao in final-ball respot at China Open
Zhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball in round one of the China Open.
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Notable Quotes
"Today was just my day. I hope that I can go far [in this tournament], I don't want them [two pots of the black] again. I was too nervous."
— Zhang Anda , Athlete
"I made far too many mistakes today and I probably didn't deserve to win."
— Zhao Xintong , Athlete
Key People
John Higgins is a Scottish professional snooker player and multiple-time world champion.
Stuart Bingham is an English professional snooker player and 2015 world champion.
Zhang Anda is a professional snooker player from China.
Zhao Xintong is a Chinese professional snooker player aiming for a third consecutive ranking event win.
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Zhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball in round one of the China Open.
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