The latest news from the Snooker Players Championship reports that Zhao Xintong defeated Mark Allen 6-5 in the semifinal to reach the final.

Initially down 2-4 in the first six frames, Zhao Xintong fought back with two straight wins to tie at 4-4, then both players took a frame each to make it 5-5. Zhao ultimately won the deciding frame against Mark Allen to advance 6-5.

Post-match summary and reflections

1. First of all, congratulations to Zhao Xintong for reaching the final consecutively and showcasing the talent of Chinese players as he faces Higgins for the title.
2. Mark Allen, known as the "Little Cannon," showed his skill with strong scoring early on, winning four of the first six frames, but Zhao managed to halt his momentum.
3. Especially in the eighth frame, Zhao was very fortunate to win, which was crucial because losing it could have had serious consequences!
4. According to the statistics below, Zhao Xintong made two century breaks and three breaks over 50, demonstrating strong offensive skills. Mark Allen recorded one century and three 50+ breaks, living up to his "Little Cannon" nickname. Both players performed excellently, but Zhao had the slight edge.
5. Looking forward to Zhao Xintong defeating Higgins to claim the championship! What do you all think, is it possible?