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Draft:Wang Xinzhong

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Wang Xinzhong
BornDecember 2010[1]
Sport country China

Wang Xinzhong (born December 2010) is a Chinese snooker player.

Career

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He reached the semi-finals at the 2023 CBSA Zhang Jiagang Youth Event Under-21 tournament. He was awarded a wildcard for the 2023 Wuhan Open and was defeated by his compatriot Si Jiahui 5-2 at the event.[2][3]

Awarded a wildcard into the 2023 International Championship in Tianjin, in November 2023, he defeated compatriot Gong Chenzhi 6-5, before facing Judd Trump and losing 6-0. At 12 years-old he became the second youngest player to ever compete at a ranking event, after Liam Davies at the 2023 Snooker Shoot Out.[4]

Personal life

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His brother Wang Xinbo is also a snooker player.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Codd, Toby (31 October 2023). "Bristol's Judd Trump at risk of losing unbeaten record to 12-year-old amateur". Bristol Post. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ "WUHAN OPEN SNOOKER 2023 - LATEST SCORES, RESULTS, SCHEDULE, ORDER OF PLAY AS JUDD TRUMP BIDS FOR GLORY". Eurosport. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Wuhan Open Wild Cards". wst.tv. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  4. ^ "International Championship: Wang Xinzhong, 12, beaten by Judd Trump in China". BBC Sport. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.