# Zhang stuns Zhao in China Open final-ball respot

Zhang pulled off a surprise victory over Zhao at the China Open, clinching the match on a dramatic final-ball respot. The tense finish decided a tightly contested encounter, making it a memorable early exit for the higher-ranked Zhao.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/c3d3ljv4421o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:39:20 GMT