Zhao Xintong has dominated Mark Williams in the opening session of the world snooker championship final by running up a 7-1 lead in his bid to become the first Chinese winner of the sport's biggest prize.

Zhao Xintong takes control of the battle for snooker history in World Championship final - Chinese sensation builds an impressive 11-6 overnight lead against Mark Williams

Mark Williams edges second session but Zhao Xintong boasts commanding lead - Qualifier takes an 11-6 advantage into Monday’s finale, with seven more frames needed to become China’s first-ever Crucible