World Snooker Champion Names Next Star of the Game: Who Is He.

Stefan Hendry's Assessment

Stephen Hendry called Zhao Xintong the "best striker I have ever seen in snooker" and recognized him as a future force in the sport. The seven-time world champion from Scotland arrived in Saudi Arabia to witness the Chinese snooker player's victory at the Riyadh Season Championship, where the prize fund amounted to £250,000.

According to The Sun: Hendry admitted that the tournament resembled more of an exhibition, but noted that Xintong is only 28 years old and has enormous potential for further development in snooker.

"This is a guy you will see a lot of in the coming years,"

added the Scot.Zhao Xintong demonstrates impressive skills and confidence in tournaments, which may indicate his potential leadership in the world of snooker in the future. Hendry's words only confirm the growing popularity of Chinese snooker, which increasingly attracts the attention of both players and fans.