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.
In the first round of the China Open, Zhang Anda defied the odds by defeating world number three Zhao Xintong 6-5. The Chinese player, ranked 19th in the world, bounced back from a 3-0 deficit in frames to lead 5-4. However, the match turned on a last-ball respot in the deciding frame. After Zhang potting the respotted black, he secured the victory, preparing to face England's Chris Wakelin in the next round.
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