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many years ago, 30 years ago. I remember it as clear as day."  Image caption, With five balls remaining in frame 24 of their 1996 World Championship quarter
O'Sullivan punches the table after missing red ## Reigning champion Zhao beats Ding to reach quarters Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams
O'Sullivan](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/9d46/live/fdc6a150-40d9-11f1-b316-3766e147ab87.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Players rarely pay any attention to their opponent, who in the first three rounds at the Crucible is sitting right next to them in between
O'Sullivan 17-7 to reach the final. Zhao's 18-12 success over Mark Williams was a pivotal moment in the sport, instantly making the winner a national hero, and inspiring youngsters to take