World Grand Prix snooker 2026 LIVE RESULTS: Zhao Xintong sets up £180k final with Zhang Anda after THRASHING Guodong.
Hong Kong, 7 February 2026 — Zhao Xintong has stormed into the final of the World Grand Prix snooker tournament after a convincing semi-final victory over countryman Xiao Guodong, setting up an all-Chinese title match against Zhang Anda for the £180,000 winner’s cheque.
In a high-stakes semi-final played at the Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong, Zhao produced an impressive display to beat Xiao 6–3, taking control in the latter stages by winning four of the last five frames. The 28-year-old, who is the reigning world champion and one of the sport’s most accomplished talents, also compiled a superb 121 break on his way to sealing the win in emphatic fashion.
For Zhao, this victory not only books a spot in the final but also continues a strong season that’s seen him consistently reach the latter stages of major events. The world number eight is now just one match away from lifting the World Grand Prix trophy — his first ranking title of 2026.
Zhang Anda Books Final Spot in Dramatic Fashion
On the other side of the draw, Zhang Anda edged his semi-final against Zhou Yuelong in a pulsating encounter that went down to the wire. Zhang clinched a 6–5 victory in a frame that saw tension ebb and flow before he sealed the win on the final black.
Zhang, ranked No. 23 in the world, admitted afterwards that he would have preferred a bigger crowd to witness the drama, but he was delighted to have earned his place in the final. “I always like to play in front of more crowds… their support always spurs us on,” he said, underlining the emotional value of the achievement.
Zhang’s path to this stage included gritty wins against tough competitors, and his resilience under pressure continues to be a hallmark of his game. The 2026 Grand Prix final will be only his fourth ranking title match of his career.
All-Chinese Final Set
With both semi-finals contested between Chinese players — and all four semi-finalists representing China — the event marks one of the rare occasions in snooker history where the final will be an all-Chinese affair.
The remaining match, scheduled for Sunday, 8 February, will be played over the best of 19 frames, with the winner taking home the lion’s share of the £700,000 prize fund.
For Zhao Xintong, this is a chance to reinforce his elite status after becoming China’s first ever world snooker champion at the 2025 World Championship — a breakthrough that sparked widespread acclaim and helped fuel his push for further honours this season.
Meanwhile, Zhang Anda will look to overcome a formidable opponent and capture what would be one of the biggest titles of his career. Despite the immense challenge, his dramatic semi-final success has shown he’s capable of matching fire with fire on snooker’s biggest stages.
Final Preview
Final: Zhao Xintong vs Zhang Anda Kai Tak Arena, Hong Kong
Sunday, 8 February 2026
£180,000 to the winner
⏱ Best of 19 frames
Snooker fans around the world will be tuning in for what promises to be a compelling finale — pitting two of China’s top cueists against each other in a bid for glory in one of the season’s richest tournaments.
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