Master vs Disciple | Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Zhao Xintong | 2022 Champion of Champions QF

Like in the TV series, young Zhao shows excellent talent but has yet to learn from his master.
In the popular television series Kung Fu from the 1970s, Shaolin Master Po named his disciple the young grasshopper.
Match date: 03 November 2022
All statistics are as of the game date unless otherwise noted.
Cesar Muroya created a unique editing format to extract the essence of the game without losing the drama involved. Contextual information is also an innovation appreciated by viewers.
This format is not intended to substitute the full version but make Snooker more accessible to new fans. The fluency and atmosphere of the game stay in a shorter-length video, allowing even experienced fans to enjoy Snooker at any time.
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[@laoamao]

I always pause the video to read the quotes at the beginning. Thank you for all your posts.

[@deansnipah1392]

That 3rd frame was a thing of beauty. He literally has a leash on that damn que ball!!

[@weldabar]

It's amazing to watch Ronnie when he's potting 97%! It seems supernatural.

[@deltavee2]

From the description just below the video: _"Cesar Muroya created a unique editing format to extract the essence of the game without losing the drama involved. Contextual information is also an innovation appreciated by viewers."_ I have to say I thoroughly agree. Cesar's editing skills and his feeling for the game's flow and continuity are a standout against any others I've watched. Simply the best. The game doesn't feel hacked to pieces with portions of comments missing or jarring changes. Cesar you've earned a subscription and a white bell as well as permanent thumbs-up from here on. Thanks for your hard word, tastefully executed. Cheers from Ottawa, Ontario!

[@nabil9240]

I was thinking the same thing. The edits are so cohesive, the matches feel uninterrupted. I'm from Ottawa as well! You must play at The Orange Monkey?

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

0:36 His twins face peering over the table is hilarious 😆

[@duke9410]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sevenseries6510]

😂😂😂

[@olubusayoolasanoye634]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@bardradzi3802]

😅😅

[@paulwebsterekdahl1909]

A great pleasure to watch such an amazing exhibition ! I can't help feeling that Zhao Xintong like Ronnie O'Sullivan's other competitors cannot help but suffer from a distinct psychological disadvantage...

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

21:33 Ronnie forcing the ref to do it the old school way: just stand back, and don't move. The ref did very well in this break -- was fast (had to be :-)

[@eamonnbyrne8400]

That last blue in the second frame and to get that position on the pink WOW just WOW👌👌Thanks Cesar great upload and match.

[@enzocattin5499]

Amazing Ronnie thanks for sharing

[@AJsVIEW]

Another fantastic upload, thanks Cesar!!

[@Depresseddonut17]

Go on Ronnie!

[@user-ri4dt2zq9q]

Молодец Ронни О'Салливан ,при счёте 4-0 он наверное просто решил отдохнуть. 👏

[@armandodhana737]

The frame 3 was mind blowing I love you Ronnie

[@FloydMaxwell]

That blue near the end of the second frame, with perfect shape after. Judd, are you watching?

[@olubusayoolasanoye634]

I think its a privilege for Zhao Xintong to have played with Sully

[@rajdeepsingh7928]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@polikarp9614]

Superb!

[@RobertSmith-bn3zw]

THE GOAT ! BAR NONE !

[@oscarscavuzzo8780]

Sullivan , el mejor por otros 10años ,un genio.

[@late8641]

Excellent quote at the beginning 😉

[@FranNDR]

Awesome one Cesar, thanks for another brilliancy. Can't miss any video you upload, it's all pure quality

[@a_wise_man7701]

Ronnie looks much older than he looked when he turned pro in 92..

[@tanelihotanen3394]

Wise words from a wise man

[@turefromfinland3264]

@@tanelihotanen3394 Yeah.

[@martinh.6016]

Probably because he’s 30 years older now. 😅😅😅

[@richard1472]

No one can escape the ravages of time.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

He looks a lot older than he did in the last tournament he played. I guess it's from not shaving (and yeah yeah getting older)

[@akshayjaggi4686]

I knew this video is coming

[@JohnSmith-rr8hp]

Zhao is getting devoured alive, one piece of muscle at a time.

[@spudseq]

thxx for this - would love to see full match sometimes if possible :)

[@Harpy-Mark-Tomlinson]

The standard of the kitchen's game have advanced hugely since we first started seeing them.

[@mtranchi]

ty.

[@cahg3871]

Wasn’t the hard fought match I would of expected,either Zhao was tanking or he was ill as some have suggested.

[@willengel2458]

the ban/suspension was hanging over his head.

[@frenciscorodriguesmoreiram7999]

Eu gostaria de gainhar u tanto de sinuca do Sullivan pois admiro. Muito ele jogar p min ele eo menhor do mundo

[@kenshiman90]

I really liked the way the referee addressed the crowd "have fun, but please behave" 38:35

[@danieladaniel2004]

We're likely to have another Ronnie vs Trump final. 🤞🏻

[@raeesshuja6837]

Yes Ronnie ... 🏆

[@vinegum8835]

Looked like Ronnie gave Zhao some cue-time after potting the first red i fourth frame.. Black looked very possible..

[@hasnainraja9953]

I think it's just the pressure of ROS otherwise Zhao don't miss shots like that👍

[@willengel2458]

Zhao was not well, constant cough. watch him played against Mink. he wasn't all there.

[@Vince27.]

@@willengel2458 could also be to do with the match fixing allegations he recently been suspended for.

[@cahg3871]

@@Vince27. That is something I was wondering about,he missed shots that he usually pots with ease.

[@tangpengseng]

Try to take this stone from my hand , grasshopper.

[@debbora3068]

Ronnie The best🍾 👍🇵🇱

[@dannyphungbun3773]

สุดๆยอด รอนนี่ 😅 คิดได้เร็วมากแต่ละลูกว่าจะบังคับขาวจุดไหน , นำ้หนักแค่ไหน . ลูกเขียวแทงสองชิ่งฟอลโล่และขาวก็ติดชิ่งด้วย ทำได้อย่างไร !!!

[@mattiasbomanandersson9259]

I am fairly certain that Zhao uses the Ding Junhui branded chalk which is made by Taom in Finland.

[@ktuluflux]

Oh god what a perfect match up. And then you hear Phil Yates’ voice in the commentary. Fml.

[@mustafaamini2184]

Anyone but Yates

[@Cr3w5]

😂🤣

[@stephen9821]

Worst. Commentator. Ever.

[@skazi2305]

😂😂

[@jessiepooch]

@ stephen No. He's. Not.

[@FloydMaxwell]

No one was beating the Rocket on this day

[@jonathanroberts7108]

Not buzz killing, but what pressured zhou is anybody's guess, but in fact is written all over his face for them that can read it.

[@simonmallett9310]

Zhao, a future world champion? Mmmm, debatable.

[@ruperttristanblythe7512]

Mater Craftsman

[@hemmojito]

Any news on the investigations?

[@connorrose3283]

Feel bad for Zhao. Commentators were raggin on him

[@willengel2458]

Zhao was not well, constant cough. watch his play against Mink, Zhao wasn't all there.

[@ubersoldier71]

Zhao, a snooker made in China

[@-TiwaZ-]

33:06 OH boy lol

[@adnancelik8904]

Sullivian tecrübesiyle bir adım önde

[@iEnayath]

14:34 - Ronnie's reaction

[@tanaklit]

😉😉💕💕

[@ralgor100]

Never realised just how hairy o sullivan was until now

[@wangsan7792]

When roonie get warmed he will be umstopable

[@calvinandakjozef]

This was where Zhao throw his frame resulted him being suspended?

[@jenynce]

The only way most people will beat Ronnie is if Ronnie has a bad day with his long potting . If his long potting starts going in you’re really in trouble

[@fearcrisis2872]

Ronnie didn't play seriously on safe ball

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

A pity it wasn't more of a match.

[@JungleNation333]

To this day i cant spot a kick

[@peterjacquemart6954]

Give the poor kid a chance...play left handed..lol

[@phonglamhau5477]

趙星童球艺很好，但缺乏自信，遇到高手就显得特別差，未打就认输了，他把对手看得太高了，希望他以後能改變这种心态。

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Wasn't this the time when Zhao was throwing matches after the cheating scandal? Yup answered my own question when I saw him play 2 fantastic shots and then miss the easy red, also I skipped ahead and saw 5-1

[@alokbilkhu]

Nah, Zhao's master is Stephen Lee because of their natural ability

[@ihsan708]

The way trump is playing he will thump hard ronnie in the final

[@formerfarmer1718]

What kind of money are they playing for?

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

I can never understand a knowledgeable crowd cheering a fluke. Neither player wants it (not here anyways, Ronnie usually plays worse after getting a fluke)

[@vngrd3610]

What u expect? Crowd throwing chair? It usually different kind of cheers. Just applaud or applaud with ‘aww’..

[@grahambunton377]

Sadly in the next round Ronny LOST 6-0 to Ding

[@hashcom7217]

Ronnie sy jeetna yam possible boly to yam possible

[@nelsonpwj3967]

If I were Zhao, I will buy chips and drink, be a good boy sit and learn. Basically absolutely no way to win Ronnie.

[@Velasca]

Ronnie can have an off day

[@wangsan7792]

When you play with ronnie, you suddenly losing your acuracy

[@DarthAbhi]

Zhao absolutely choked this match

[@willengel2458]

Zhao's game improves in some areas with some pointers from O' Sullivan, but he has to put that mentor and protege relationship behind when he faced his mentor. he didn't choke because he didn't know whether to win or lose and you can't have that mindset in any match. a good mentor wants his protege to outperform him. a protege has to show his mentor that he actually learned and showed him the result. that's what Zhao has to figure out.

[@scurvy3113]

Bit harsh lol

[@deanlillley]

Sad to see Zhao had so much potential Ronnie had such high esteem for him. Thousands of hours on a snooker table becoming pro & then to waste it all very disappointing this player had everything from a early age what a waste

[@comrade128]

I wonder if this is one of the match fixing matches that has been in the news about Zhao and other Chinese players? Seems pretty obvious now. Zhao sure is missing a lot of shots.

[@user-kz8we8nu5j]

แทงอย่างก็แพ้ยากล็อกเก๊ด

[@sagarrawat9990]

I have seen zhao playing way better than this, he mustn't be feeling well in this match.

[@olubusayoolasanoye634]

Sullivan is a thief I swear. Master class display

[@vgamerul4617]

No one likes Phil Yates apparently lol

[@leoniedejong9549]

Since he's suspended for about 2 years, I think you should also suspend all the videos about him. He cheated the game and everyone who helped him to get to the level where he was, so you should ignore him.

[@cuesportclips11]

Disagree

[@leoniedejong9549]

@@cuesportclips11 Explain

[@cuesportclips11]

@@leoniedejong9549 no

[@leoniedejong9549]

@@cuesportclips11 Weak

[@cuesportclips11]

@@leoniedejong9549 how?

[@kadiumpaul]

Be careful when you are calling someone a disciple, Ronnie can’t be a disciple of Zhao..

[@boompapankong3080]

ดูยังไงลอนนี้ก็อ่อนให้เด็ก

[@raveethapa6109]

This is the worst gameplay by zhao😢

[@dmg853]

Meet bad kids with no experience