The Snooker English Championship match between Zhao Xintong and Long Zehuang is live on CCTV Video and Huya streaming services.

This match is played as best of 11 frames, currently in the first frame. The total score stands at 0-0, with the frame score tied at 0-0 between Zhao Xintong and Long Zehuang.

Who will win this match and move on to the round of 16? Barring surprises, it should be Zhao Xintong. Because:

1. On paper, Zhao Xintong is ranked tenth in the world, clearly stronger than his opponent Long Zehuang. This year, he won the World Championship and recently secured the title at the Saudi Championship by consecutively defeating top players like Shaun Murphy, Judd Trump, and Neil Robertson.
2. Zhao Xintong is currently in excellent form, with very accurate long-range potting, so I am more confident that Zhao will win and advance.
3. Of course, Long Zehuang is also a strong player, and we look forward to him delivering an outstanding and thrilling performance.
4. My personal prediction is that Zhao Xintong will defeat Long Zehuang 6-1 or 6-2. What do you all think?