Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final session
Defending champion Zhao Xintong fought back to level his World Championship quarter-final against Shaun Murphy at 8-8, after trailing earlier in the session, with both players producing high-quality snooker. Mark Allen also came from behind to tie Barry Hawkins 8-8 in a thrilling contest featuring multiple century breaks. Neil Robertson holds a 5-3 lead over John Higgins in their quarter-final, though both players struggled with form and conditions. Hossein Vafaei and Wu Yize are tied 4-4 after an attacking opening session.
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Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final sessionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zhao Xintong is aiming to become the only first-time winner to successful defend the world crown in SheffieldBySteven SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist at the Crucible Theatre, SheffieldPublished28 April 2026191 CommentsDefending champion Zhao Xintong fought back against Shaun Murphy to leave their World Championship quarter-final delicately poised at 8-8 heading into Wednesday's concluding session. On an exhilarating evening that delivered a bombardment of big breaks, Northern Ireland's Mark Allen also recovered from 5-3 down to get back to 8-8 against Barry Hawkins.
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