Zhang shocks Zhao in final-ball respot at China OpenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zhang Anda has one tournament winPublished13 minutes agoZhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball in round one of the China Open.Zhang, who was down 3-0 in frames, fought back to eventually lead 5-4.However, last year’s world champion Zhao forced a deciding frame that ended in dramatic fashion.Zhang, ranked 19th in the world, was in control at 57-0 up, but Zhao fought back to lead with both players on the black.The black was eventually potted by Zhang to force a respot – used as a tie-breaker when a frame ends with the scores level – with the 34-year-old prevailing.He will now face England’s Chris Wakelin.World number five John Higgins also lost in the first round after he was defeated 6-4 by 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham.Related topicsSnooker
