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Break the defense? From questioning Wakelin to doubting the Rockets, it is so difficult to admit that Zhao Xintong is strong?

9:45am, 11 May 2025【Basketball】

When Zhao Xintong "flew" O'Sullivan with a huge gap of 17 - 7, some people's keyboards were almost typing out Mars. From "Waklin letting go" to "O'Sullivan gives favors", when Chinese players win, they always say "the opponent didn't play seriously." Is it so difficult to admit Zhao Xintong’s strength?

Let's talk about those who say Weckling let the water go. It is recommended that these people go and see how the English strongman beat Robertson with a score of 7-2 and how he beat Mark Allen with a score of 13-6. Why does it suddenly seem like he "can't play basketball" when he meets Zhao Xintong? In fact, Zhao Xintong's success rate of 87% directly beats this "giant killer" to begin to doubt his life.

Let’s talk about those who talk about O’Sullivan’s release. Please, O'Sullivan is already 50 years old, and he has very little chance of tying the World Championships seven championships. Will he give up the opportunity to create history for a "informal apprentice"? Look at the 134 points and 121 points in the first two stages of O'Sullivan's single shot, which looks like he is letting go?

Zhao Xintong's "blitzkrieg" style is very terrifying. With an average shot time of less than 18 seconds, coupled with an 87% long-stage success rate, this oppressive style of play suffocates all opponents. Compared with Ding Junhui's defensive style in recent years, Zhao Xintong's continuous strong firepower perfectly interprets "offense is the best defense." Take Brachel's 6-1 defeat of Ding Junhui for example. In the face of absolutely strong firepower, the defensive style can only be passively beaten.

The most ridiculous thing is the double standard logic of some people. If a foreign player makes a mistake, it means that he is in a bad state; if a Chinese player wins, it means that his opponent lets go. This kind of inferiority complex should really take down the plaque "Sick Man in East Asia" from my heart.

Let’s take a look at the evaluations of the professional circle. Hendry said: "Zhao Xintong's style of playing reminds me of O'Sullivan at his peak." Selby said: "He is the last opponent I want to meet." Trump also said: "He is the most adorable player in the contemporary era." The final is coming soon, and we just want to shout out loud: Zhao Xintong, come on! Let those who wear tinted glasses take a good look at what is the real strength crushing. This time, Chinese snooker wants to prove in the most domineering way: we are not here to run with us, we are here to win the championship!