Ding Junhui reacts during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Zhao Xintong competes during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Zhao Xintong chalks his cue during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Ding Junhui greets spectators before the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Ding Junhui chalks his cue during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Zhao Xintong competes during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Ding Junhui competes during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Zhao Xintong competes during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

Zhao Xintong competes during the round 2 match between Ding Junhui of China and Zhao Xintong of China at the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)