Mark Williams on memorable first Zhao Xintong meeting and his ‘disappointing’ ban

Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong have set up a fascinating Crucible final (Pictures: Getty)Mark Williams expected big things from Zhao Xintong from the first time he met him, now 14 years later they meet in the World Snooker Championship final.The 50-year-old is the oldest player to reach a Crucible final and he will take on a man 22-years his junior for the sport’s greatest prize.While Williams will be playing in his fifth final in Sheffield it is Zhao’s first, having only won one ma