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Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes
Defending world champion Zhao Xintong defeated Liam Highfield 10-7 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. The match was preceded by tributes to commentator John Virgo. Zhao advances to face Ding Junhui or David Gilbert.
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