Xiao Guodong of China secured a place in the final of the Champion of Champions tournament in Bolton by defeating reigning champion Mark Allen 6-3. Xiao, showcasing his best professional season, established an early lead with breaks of 71 and…

In a stunning upset, Ronnie O’Sullivan was eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Champion of Champions tournament in Bolton, losing to China’s Xiao Guodong. After establishing a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven match, O’Sullivan faltered as Xiao made…