Zhao Xintong of China poses with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Judd Trump of England at the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester, Britain, on April 5, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

　　China"s Zhao Xintong made snooker history on Sunday in Manchester, Britain, defeating world No. 1 Judd Trump 10-3 in the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship final to become the first player to sweep all three Players Series events in a single season, according to the World Snooker Tour (WST).

　　The latest victory has helped him rise to a career-high world ranking of fourth.

　　The match, initially seen as a closely contested showdown between world No.1 Trump and Zhao, quickly lost its suspense as Zhao displayed remarkable composure and offensive firepower at critical moments. Throughout the game, he delivered multiple high-quality breaks, demonstrating strong scoring ability and command over the table. In contrast, Trump"s performance was inconsistent, marred by frequent errors. While he had occasional flashes of brilliance, he was unable to pose a sustained threat to Zhao, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

　　"Judd is my favourite player, I know he is very good. I am really happy just to play a final against him and I am lucky to win one," Zhao said after the match. "It"s an amazing moment for my career. Manchester is a very good city and the crowd has been amazing. I am just trying to enjoy the snooker table. This win is very important for me, I didn"t want to lose in the final. Next it"s the World Championship and hopefully I can keep going," according to the WST.

　　Trump praised his opponent"s unprecedented campaign.