and pick up their final battle in Sheffield tonight. History is on the line for both players, as Williams is bidding to be the oldest world champion in the modern era, and Zhao is aiming to become the first ever world champion from Asia.

Zhao took a commanding 7-1 lead in Sunday's first session. And although Williams fought back to 11-6 yesterday evening, he has it all to do against a player who has been in sparkling form since the tournament began. Heading into the finale, Zhao leads 17-8 and needs just won more frame to lift the title. The best-of-35-frame final will get back underway at 7pm (BST) tonight and they will play to a finish.

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