Epic Final! Neil Robertson vs Zhao Xingtong Riyadh Championship 2025
Published at : 17 Dec 2025
Watch the full match of this incredible "EPIC FINAL!" as World Champion Zhao Xintong defeated former World Champion Neil Robertson 5-2 in the 2025 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship Final! Zhao delivered a clinical performance, securing his first major title since the World Championship and the huge £250,000 first prize.
Relive every shot of the high-stakes final in Saudi Arabia, played in the best-of-nine-frame format. After edging World No. 1 Judd Trump 4-3 in the Semi-Finals, Zhao Xintong brought his sensational form to the final table. With the score tied 1-1, Zhao won a crucial third frame after trailing 48-0, shifting the momentum irrevocably in his favour. He then hammered home his advantage with back-to-back total clearances of 131 and 134 to take a dominant 4-1 lead. Despite a brief fightback from Robertson, Zhao closed out the match with a final break of 57 to seal the 5-2 victory. This was a major statement win for "The Cyclone" in the unique invitational event that offered the potential $1,000,000 Golden Ball prize for a 167 break.
Result: Zhao Xintong wins 5-2 vs Neil Robertson (Wins the Championship)
Event: 2025 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship (Major Invitational Tournament)
Round: Final (Best of 9 frames)
Venue: Global Theatre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Breaks: Zhao's dominant 134 and 131 Century Breaks; Pivotal comeback in Frame 3.
Narrative: World Champion Zhao Xintong claims his first major trophy of the season.
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