Zhao Xintong wins World Grand Prix final in HK with top break

China's Zhao Xintong defeated compatriot Zhang Anda 10-6 in the World Snooker Grand Prix 2026 final in Hong Kong on Sunday, clinching the title with the tournament's highest break of 145.

The all-Chinese final saw a tight first session. Zhang Anda, world No. 23, took an early 3-2 lead with three breaks over 50. Zhao, the reigning world champion, then responded strongly, firing in consecutive century breaks of 130 and a 145 – the highest of the tournament – to go ahead. Zhang leveled the session at 4-4 with an 84 break before the interval.

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In the evening session, Zhao surged ahead again, winning the first two frames. Despite Zhang pulling back to 6-7, Zhao sealed victory with further big breaks of 134 and 131 in the final frames.

The win marks Zhao's first tournament victory in Hong Kong and maintains his perfect record of winning all four ranking finals he has contested. He also earned the high break prize.