Zhao Xintong beats Luca Brecel in final to claim UK Snooker Championship! | Eurosport Snooker

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  • Watch the end of the match between Zhao Xintong and Luca Brecel at the final of the UK Championship 2021.
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  • @janedoe7775
    @janedoe7775 Před 2 lety +199

    Let's not forget just a couple of years ago Zhao almost lost his professional tour card and had to go through the q-school qualifiers, and now he's the UK champion. You can't get any better comeback story like this!

    • @dylandoyle6440
      @dylandoyle6440 Před 2 lety +9

      And tecnically he did lose it but won it back. Always looked a super talent

    • @hwsiu147
      @hwsiu147 Před 2 lety +5

      And it also shows how good Q-School actually is as a platform for upcoming talent. It's fantastic to see the players coming through and Zhao is one of the great examples!

    • @brianboeing9799
      @brianboeing9799 Před 2 lety

      He went off the rails, lot personal demons, like Ronnie.

    • @bigwildcat2020
      @bigwildcat2020 Před 2 lety +2

      @@dylandoyle6440 He actually went down twice. Also, it took him three years to get the card...once he missed the cut on the final black.

    • @user-rv1xo9xh8w
      @user-rv1xo9xh8w Před 2 lety

      @@bigwildcat2020 三

  • @CalumnMcAulay
    @CalumnMcAulay Před 2 lety +30

    His long and middle pocket shots are astonishingly good. A well deserved champion.

  • @joshuahong2013
    @joshuahong2013 Před 2 lety +85

    Absolutely fantastic; not only the match, and quality that these two players brought, but to the fans as well. The support for Zhao Xintong has been so heartwarming to see, fans shouting encouragement as he reaches the finish line - just goes to show how much of a good lad he is, and how liked has become in a short space of time. Bravo!

    • @simonng6853
      @simonng6853 Před 2 lety +5

      Zhao has lifted and shown how wonderful this snooker sport can be.

    • @bigwildcat2020
      @bigwildcat2020 Před 2 lety +1

      with the victory, he successfully dislodged Zhou Yuelong from the Top 16. Zhou would have to wait to play in the Masters.

  • @eltigre3235
    @eltigre3235 Před 2 lety +62

    This young lad has both Ronnie's and judd's cueing skill in his hand. Fearless but deadly, super sharp shooter.

    • @KeithJawahir
      @KeithJawahir Před 2 lety +7

      Agreed! like a mix between Ronnie's delicate touch and Judd's blunt force traume.

    • @zahiryacob2139
      @zahiryacob2139 Před 2 lety +2

      Indeed...

  • @maxm17
    @maxm17 Před 2 lety +25

    That first red was incredible.

    • @mysticker2u
      @mysticker2u Před 2 lety

      Ya, it ends the chance for Luca to come back to the table...

    • @hemmojito
      @hemmojito Před 2 lety +2

      @@mysticker2u In the interview he said: "I had a game plan but he kept potting the first ball so ..." :D

  • @liangyuanbeats
    @liangyuanbeats Před 2 lety +12

    What a humble genius young man! Now a UK Champion! Congratulations!

  • @hemmojito
    @hemmojito Před 2 lety +11

    This final was played in such a good spirit. Both players appreciating the other and the crowd supporting both. So glad I watched it live.

  • @paulmaking1980
    @paulmaking1980 Před 2 lety +40

    Congratulations Zhao Xintong! Zhao is definitely a future world champion, he's got the game to win the world championship, he has a very stylish attacking game, he can score heavy when he's amongst the balls and has a good safety game too, he's a joy to watch, what a talent he is and what a lovely guy too, he's certainly got charisma, no wonder he's got a lot of fans, well done Zhao! 🏆👏

  • @g.g.3573
    @g.g.3573 Před 2 lety +25

    Couldn't pick a favorite for this final. I love the style of both players and they seem two good and genuine guys. Congrats to Zhao, he deserves this. And well done to Luca, great entertainment as always

  • @leemichael736
    @leemichael736 Před 2 lety +27

    Incredible performance! Zhao, keep it going & becomes a world champ!

    • @gregorypeace6162
      @gregorypeace6162 Před 2 lety +2

      Chinese has a saying : the new generation replaces the old.

  • @patricetaillandier5840
    @patricetaillandier5840 Před 2 lety +7

    Futur RONNIE, joueur fabuleux et humble. Bravo

  • @ajmalzaman3452
    @ajmalzaman3452 Před 2 lety +15

    Incredible player congratulations 🎊🎉 Zhao he is futures star ⭐️

  • @BigAmp
    @BigAmp Před 2 lety +8

    What a silken touch Zhao has. All aspects of his game just outstanding. Oh man his opponents must find those long range pots of his just devastating.

  • @fsxmantra
    @fsxmantra Před 2 lety +3

    No beer for me pls... I'm Vodka Zhao.

  • @caaaaz1133
    @caaaaz1133 Před 2 lety +29

    That 6-5 win over Higgins was so vital to him winning this big one

    • @mysticker2u
      @mysticker2u Před 2 lety +5

      Dont forget he almost lost to Thai guy. Watch the final frame again... narrow escape

    • @kelseyvision
      @kelseyvision Před 2 lety

      zhao faces higgins again in the first round of masters.

    • @paulo586
      @paulo586 Před 2 lety

      Sim, a final foi contra o Higgins.

  • @nh-ol5fx
    @nh-ol5fx Před 2 lety +7

    小伙子表现真的很不错,昨晚全程看完了

  • @katak7425
    @katak7425 Před 2 lety +5

    Zhao your temperamental and calm mindsets of game in snooker are in the menu.
    Well Done and Jia Yu !!! 👏👏👏

    • @sonicconnect5620
      @sonicconnect5620 Před 2 lety

      Like sinovac's safer vaccines. he too 'Made in china 'Hahaha.

  • @manjago9821
    @manjago9821 Před 2 lety +5

    What an epic long pot red for the Championship title,what a control,so so £***!#& CALM he was!!!I could watch it again n again..im so happy for Zhou,he's calm like Ding..Zhou xintong,first long pot red and cleanse till the end with Calm n steady..you're unique snooker player!!..this probably the most 'smoothy' winning frame I've ever seen in final championship..no pressure!!

  • @kartel8844
    @kartel8844 Před 2 lety +4

    Well done Zhao, and it's good to see people shaking hands again.

  • @pritamtamang6203
    @pritamtamang6203 Před 2 lety +4

    What a treat to watch! He is the killer combination; as clinical as Davis, as gifted as Ronnie, and as gritty as Hunter.

  • @darkherostardustchannel3699

    I only just got back watching snooker after hearing about Murphy's rant and I ended up sticking around the whole tour. Best decision! Looking forward to following these new generation!

    • @paulriggall8370
      @paulriggall8370 Před 2 lety

      When were you last into the game?

    • @darkherostardustchannel3699
      @darkherostardustchannel3699 Před 2 lety +1

      I can't remember it was when I was in school. I got into other things and lost track of snooker. I'm 28 now and finished school in 2012. I watched odd matches here and there but that's about it. I got into Snooker and F1 as my parents ran a restaurant and me and bro lived upstairs. They were the things on TV.

    • @nuclear9977
      @nuclear9977 Před 2 lety

      @@darkherostardustchannel3699 cute 😊

  • @paulwalker1793
    @paulwalker1793 Před 2 lety +2

    I think he has a great temperament, nothing seems to phase him even when he's behind in a match,he just plays the same. Such a great talent.🏆

  • @MrChatchawanNg
    @MrChatchawanNg Před 2 lety +4

    Hello, young boy
    Congratulations
    You are New
    Champion 🏆 young
    Man Amazing
    Snooker

  • @oliverbeard7912
    @oliverbeard7912 Před 2 lety +4

    I thought folks might try to keep the comments at 147 .☺ Well done Zhao .Looks like a future force in the sport.The red he potted to start this break in the final frame was superb.

  • @SnookerFan-kl1jj
    @SnookerFan-kl1jj Před 2 lety +4

    The dawn of a new era. Congrats to Xingtong and bad luck Luca. Two world class players with a great future ahead of them.

  • @johnny_pilot
    @johnny_pilot Před 2 lety +6

    Can we not see Zhao lift the trophy at the end in this video? Why do we have to now search for another upload to hear their words and watch Zhao lift the trophy? Just a few extra f* minutes!

  • @decauchy8173
    @decauchy8173 Před 2 lety +4

    Congrats zhao

  • @Taylorkaraoke
    @Taylorkaraoke Před 2 lety +2

    he's got the positional play of a veteran player!! What Ronnie properly called a "snooker brain". beautiful!

  • @hairijhon21
    @hairijhon21 Před 2 lety +3

    Very young powerfull player

  • @danielmurzellotheunknownma7481

    Amazing just Amazing👍
    The Best👍💯 of the best👍💯
    New Talent...

  • @roberto2238
    @roberto2238 Před 2 lety +3

    Man, this Chinese kid is future world champion. So so good.

  • @dtdyvr
    @dtdyvr Před 2 lety +2

    calm, cool, collected, and only 24 - wow!

  • @LudosErgoSum
    @LudosErgoSum Před 2 lety +13

    I stumbled over a Chinese CZcams video that claimed that Chinese snooker players were subjected to so-called "cold violence" by mainly British snooker players. I wonder what they make of this story looking at the praise Zhao has recieved from players, commentators and not to mention the amazing York crowd during the entire tournament - I mean, it doesn't get more "British" than York!

    • @owenzou2673
      @owenzou2673 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rockface901 there are actually loads of them.

    • @zacksalazar
      @zacksalazar Před 2 lety +1

      what do u mean by cold violence? i do not understand..

    • @janedoe7775
      @janedoe7775 Před 2 lety +1

      @@zacksalazar passive aggressiveness sort of like

    • @emilymaitlislaptop
      @emilymaitlislaptop Před 2 lety +2

      Many (clearly not all) Chinese are known for their inflated sense of persecution. Mostly 'little pinks' and wumao, having a nationalist bent as they do. Somewhat kettle and pot, however, given the brutal regimes their athletes (especially young gymnasts) are forced to endure, including violence in all its forms. Show me a genuinely happy and balanced young gymnast in PR China and I've got some magic beans to sell you...

    • @plaw9188
      @plaw9188 Před 2 lety +2

      Cheering for home-town heroes are quite normal; all fans in the world of sports do that. The British snooker fans actually exhibited gentlemanly sportsmanship that’s actually the spirit of this gentleman’s game. Apart from their own hard work and talent, the Chinese players actually owe it to Britain for providing an environment that’s conducive for snooker development. ( Most top Chinese players actually live in the UK)

  • @mulugetakejela6126
    @mulugetakejela6126 Před 2 lety +1

    Zhao is going places at this pace, you gotta love him

  • @zulyusof4252
    @zulyusof4252 Před 2 lety +6

    Zhao has finally comes of age and its good for the fans for he's fun to watch whether lose or win with his aggressive styles ala Ronnie...wake up call for the English/European players that you can play exciting game that pleases the crowd and win matches too.

  • @maherabdeqader381
    @maherabdeqader381 Před 2 lety +12

    Zhao is playing a simple, easy going and very professional snooker!

  • @paulwalker1793
    @paulwalker1793 Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations two both players for a fantastic match .

  • @harrylam1061
    @harrylam1061 Před 2 lety +3

    Good game. Great performance on this tournament, Zhao. 👏👏👏

  • @eddiepopcopter5902
    @eddiepopcopter5902 Před 2 lety +2

    Fresh blood is what snooker needs. The class of 92 have been awesome for the game but it’s really great to this level of talent in Brecel and Zhao starting to really hit their straps.

    • @hemmojito
      @hemmojito Před 2 lety

      Yes, I was hoping that the both of them land in the final. Tells a lot about the change of times. I mean Luka a young player playing in the final against an even younger player in Xintong. So happy that the future of Snoooker is looking bright.

  • @soncijaala8368
    @soncijaala8368 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations Zhao Xintong! Congratulations Luca Brecel!

  • @paulriggall8370
    @paulriggall8370 Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see some new players in the final. Both of them play awesome stuff.
    Zhou has a lovely style. Hope he gets his head down and goes on to play more great snooks.

  • @Noke2983
    @Noke2983 Před 2 lety +3

    Champion Zhou Xintong.....Cheer from Thanland Fan club Zhou Xintong...

  • @mfong81
    @mfong81 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations Zhao , well done🏆

  • @robertbourke7935
    @robertbourke7935 Před 2 lety +2

    Fabulous performance

  • @sychu7699
    @sychu7699 Před 2 lety +5

    Love to see young talents of this level. For a long time he has disappointed a lot of snooker fans.
    Its about time for him. His opponent is by the way also very good but Zhao played exceptionally well last night.
    The crowd was fantastic.

    • @eddiepopcopter5902
      @eddiepopcopter5902 Před 2 lety

      He’s 24! The only person claiming disappointment should be himself

  • @naveenshrestha4356
    @naveenshrestha4356 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations keep it up young boy

  • @gregorypeace6162
    @gregorypeace6162 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulation to Little Rocket!
    There is still a long way to go.

  • @JIMMY-nz1ld
    @JIMMY-nz1ld Před 2 lety +2

    Very good and talented young lad

  • @KCECC-ActiveHealthyAgeing

    👏👍 well played. Congrats to both

  • @ronwhitehouse23
    @ronwhitehouse23 Před 2 lety

    This you man is the best player I have ever seen. MAGNIFICENT

  • @GiGatoQ
    @GiGatoQ Před 2 lety +5

    I know zhao will be champion
    After he beats higgin on comeback from 5-3
    Higgin in his top form, but zhao is on another level
    If u watch that match from zhao comeback

    • @hemmojito
      @hemmojito Před 2 lety

      I loved the end ot the match against Anthony Hammilton. The frame and match ball he worked out there. A plant into the middle leaving nothing if it doesn't go in. Shows his tactical skill as well. And I mean his Snooker brain is just ... not only the positional play but how he works things out. Giving himself options and rescuing situations that have gone slightly awry. Choosing the more difficult shot to obtain better position all of this reminds of Ronnie. What a silky touch. And I haven't even talked about his temperament. So calm and steady and not easily flustered. Just like you said. I thought he was done against Higgins. But he kept his cool and didn't changte his game or broke down or anything. He kept his cool and applied himself. Future champion imo.

  • @MrGinoran
    @MrGinoran Před 2 lety +7

    Zhao plays at a rididulous pace without looking rushed, which makes his cue ball control overlooked. What a potting machine he is. I actually think spending some time with Ebdon might do him a lot of good.

    • @manjago9821
      @manjago9821 Před 2 lety

      Zhou xintong was Ronnie o sullivan predictioned to win this title!

    • @Bauer2sPro
      @Bauer2sPro Před 2 lety

      @@rockface901 Lol, why? I like Peter Ebdon

  • @Alex-pr6zv
    @Alex-pr6zv Před 2 lety +2

    Id say that with Zhao weve got a big five now. And lets wait and see what Brecel does at the worlds .

  • @petergreen5337
    @petergreen5337 Před 2 lety

    A very fine championship and champion to finish. Beautiful

  • @Arslan.1991
    @Arslan.1991 Před 2 lety +2

    Such a nice player.

  • @mr.robinson7083
    @mr.robinson7083 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome 🏁🏁🏁

  • @jimmyteo1587
    @jimmyteo1587 Před 2 lety

    Wah, amazing!

  • @fuzzy1237
    @fuzzy1237 Před 2 lety +1

    Future world champion

  • @zahiryacob2139
    @zahiryacob2139 Před 2 lety +3

    Both player to me are awesome.no doubt.just zhou look more calm..honestly I can't wait to see zhou become a world champion.( soon).anyway..both players are shown a superb game.congrat..

  • @NoteThree-bw9ro
    @NoteThree-bw9ro Před 2 lety +2

    The Best.

  • @bomberharris1393
    @bomberharris1393 Před 2 lety

    What an awesome performance. Felt a little for Brecel he really didn't getting any luck, and contributed immensely in a great final a d tournament in general. Xhao still a deserved winner though 👌❤️ hope to see more of both these players in latter stages or more competitions.

  • @sercan5554
    @sercan5554 Před 2 lety

    5 years ago, I watched a match with Ronny at the 2016 English Open tournament, and I was amazed by his talent in that match. When I watched this finale, I thought of a TV series I watched in my youth, "The 6 Million Dollar Man". In the intervening time, I wondered if the Chinese did something to this child. :).
    Excellent, I hope it maintains this level for many years and gives pleasure to snooker lovers.

    • @plaw9188
      @plaw9188 Před 2 lety

      I also followed the same TV series in the 70's. However, snooker players, by and large, are individuals play for themselves, rarely represent their countries. The way Zhao pots so many long balls with such precision and ease, I don't blame you for drawing corelations with that old tv series.
      Zhao should be flattered as a compliment from you.

  • @TheGodlessGuitarist
    @TheGodlessGuitarist Před 2 lety +1

    For those that don't know Chinese names are family name followed by individual name. Xintong is his individual informal name.

    • @emilymaitlislaptop
      @emilymaitlislaptop Před 2 lety +1

      Finally the naming convention has been recognised here on screen. If it's Luca, it's also Junhui, Xintong, Wenbo and Bingtao.

  • @user-tu2yk7cl5d
    @user-tu2yk7cl5d Před 2 lety +1

    เก่งจริงจ้าว

  • @user-dp3zu3jn3i
    @user-dp3zu3jn3i Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @paulo586
    @paulo586 Před 2 lety +1

    Garoto fantástico! Não sei se estou certo quanto a isso, mas acredito que seja o primeiro chinês campeão do UK Championchip. Não sei quais são os títulos do Junhui.
    Humilde, carinhoso.
    Xintong, que seu caminho seja coroado de sucesso, mas acima de tudo, que seja coroado de humildade, modéstia, caráter e respeito!

  • @user-mi1mp9mm1s
    @user-mi1mp9mm1s Před 2 lety +1

    祝贺🎉🍾️🎉🎉🎉

  • @JamboRiffs
    @JamboRiffs Před 2 lety +1

    Opening pot is an equisite shot

  • @akshayjaggi4686
    @akshayjaggi4686 Před 2 lety +3

    Well i guess this year is dominated by chinese..
    First Bingtao won the masters
    and now this young man winning the UK...
    Nevertheless , Luca also played extremely well in the tournament

  • @ho3eindarvish526
    @ho3eindarvish526 Před 2 lety +1

    🔥

  • @guntramjames1295
    @guntramjames1295 Před 2 lety

    I like this guy.To be honest.😊

  • @Angelagraces1
    @Angelagraces1 Před 2 lety

    Where can i watch replay full match?

  • @Xidentals
    @Xidentals Před 2 lety +2

    The way he plays really is something unique...

  • @nmunirk
    @nmunirk Před 2 lety

    quality guy )

  • @polycadence8482
    @polycadence8482 Před 2 lety

    Simply the best ?

  • @hally12hally
    @hally12hally Před 2 lety +1

    O sullivan successor hopefully

  • @danaberezenjy
    @danaberezenjy Před 2 lety +1

    New Rocket is born

  • @edwardbroomhead4463
    @edwardbroomhead4463 Před 2 lety +6

    Like if he can win World championship

  • @pankajarora8902
    @pankajarora8902 Před 2 lety

    Well done zang...

  • @mysticker2u
    @mysticker2u Před 2 lety +1

    This last frame is the shortest playing time for Luca in his entire career...

    • @hemmojito
      @hemmojito Před 2 lety

      He did it three times in the match I believe. Pot a red from the break-off and clear the table or at least score 70+. Phenomenal.

    • @paulo586
      @paulo586 Před 2 lety

      Pois é!
      Triste isso. Mas não podemos balear o youtuber, pois ele está cerceado pelos direitos autorais.
      Tenho certeza que se ele pudesse, colocaria o vídeo completo.

  • @olivers519
    @olivers519 Před 2 lety

    Good that you write who has won in the title, so I don‘t need to see the video. Thanx.

  • @potblack243
    @potblack243 Před 2 lety

    brecel didnt do any mistake. he put the cue ball at the safety position, kissing the cushion. nobody would ever think it was his last shot.

  • @kenshields7922
    @kenshields7922 Před 2 lety

    could be the new ronnie time will tell good luck to him in the future

  • @flappospammo
    @flappospammo Před 2 lety +1

    Belgium vs China in the UK Open ?

  • @chaudhrywarriach1991
    @chaudhrywarriach1991 Před 2 lety

    👌

  • @vivek95pv14
    @vivek95pv14 Před 2 lety

    Oh man future Sullivan what a great way to finish

  • @keywordxo5378
    @keywordxo5378 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm Chinese myself. The thing i think about whenever i watch Zhao, is that when i was a young kid growing up in Canada, i can't tell you how many times white guys would just casually say to me how 'orientals' naturally have inferior eyesights because of their slanted eyes.

  • @zkhmcknol
    @zkhmcknol Před 2 lety

    I'm very happy for him......but @eurosport....could you not put the end results in the title of the video's? Some of us didn't watch it and now you've ruined it and it's pointless to watch when I know the outcome

  • @littleprince1732
    @littleprince1732 Před 2 lety

    👍🏻

  • @thesoundfarmer
    @thesoundfarmer Před 2 lety

    Please don’t put the result in the title

  • @adrianwright8685
    @adrianwright8685 Před 2 lety

    He can have a rest now as not in Scottish Open - he lost in first rd back in Sept.

  • @kaiphone3573
    @kaiphone3573 Před 2 lety +2

    อนาคตแชมป์โลกแน่นอนสมาธิดีบวกความแม่นดูได้ทุกแมทสุดยอดมากๆ

  • @othmanhassanmajid8192
    @othmanhassanmajid8192 Před 2 lety

    Choosing the pink over the black.... Sullivan did the same choice in 2016 to beat Zhao. Prize winning student and Master of the game of life.

  • @user-wh5cw4ov6u
    @user-wh5cw4ov6u Před 2 lety +1

    恭禧趙公子

    • @katak7425
      @katak7425 Před 2 lety

      yeah zhao going to gong xi fa cai with his £200k😋😋

  • @iuriisvedov2930
    @iuriisvedov2930 Před 2 lety +1

    Китайский робот! Ноль эмоций,но играл достойно!

  • @a.bakker64
    @a.bakker64 Před 2 lety

    White ball tight to the cusion from the break off 😳. What went wrong?

  • @bigfriki
    @bigfriki Před 2 lety +1

    I feel like Luca would've been better of doing the Mark Williams break-off...

  • @alijattshorts
    @alijattshorts Před 2 lety +3

    He was winner for me when he made century against Ronnie in first frame in first ever meeting.

  • @noahspeak147
    @noahspeak147 Před 2 lety

    Don't ruin the outcome like that :(

  • @terrykhan5177
    @terrykhan5177 Před 2 lety

    Weldon boy