Zhao Battles Trump in Thrilling Manchester Tour Championship Final Live
Zhao Xintong and Judd Trump will meet in the Tour Championship final at Manchester Central on Sunday. The match begins at 13:00 UK time and is played over 19 frames.
Road to the final
Trump reached the decider with a 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson on Friday. He arrives as the world number one.
Zhao ended John Higgins’ title defence with a 10-1 semi-final win on Saturday. Zhao is the reigning world champion.
Early action in the final
The opening frame saw Zhao lay down an early marker. He compiled a 64 break to take the first frame 1-0 after a tense safety exchange.
There were snookers and chances for both players during that exchange. Trump briefly looked to mount a fightback but Zhao finished the last red to secure the frame.
Standout moments
Zhao produced a memorable shot in his semi-final. He executed a one-handed pot while playing with the rest above the table, to wide acclaim from the crowd and broadcasters.
Context and coverage
Both competitors are among the season’s most consistent performers. They are also seeded to potentially meet in the 50th Crucible final next month.
Fans can watch live coverage on TNT Sports and stream via HBO Max. Filmogaz.com will provide match updates and analysis throughout the day.
- Venue: Manchester Central
- Start time: 13:00 UK
- Format: Best of 19 frames
- Semi-final results: Trump 10-4 Robertson; Zhao 10-1 Higgins
This weekend, Zhao battles Trump as the Tour Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion. Expect a high-quality, live finale between two elite players.
