Snooker results: Zhao Xintong beats Zhang Anda 10-6 in World Grand Prix final

The reigning world champion, who was winning his second tournament of current campaign, reeled off five century breaks in a quite wonderful display.

Honours were even after the opening session, the players locked together at 4-4, but Zhao turned on the heat in the evening session, finishing the job with sublime breaks of 134, 65 and 131 to reel off three frames on the bounce and surge to the title.

Zhao told World Snooker Tour afterwards: "We both played very well today, our scoring was at a high level throughout the match.

"Perhaps later on I managed to take a few more chances. My mindset settled down nicely and my rhythm improved, which allowed me to play better and better.

"I was waiting for that one chance in every frame, then my aim was to push on and put pressure on him by getting well ahead.

"In the second half of the match, I was able to do that consistently, which made me very happy with my performance.

"There’s no real secret to winning finals. I think it’s just about being patient with yourself and making the most of every single opportunity.

"In the first two rounds of the tournament, I was actually very close to being knocked out, especially being 4-1 down against Mark Selby.

"Fortunately, I managed to fight my way back and give myself another chance to go deep in the event and compete for the title.

"I don’t feel that I’ve completely lifted the pressure of playing as world champion yet. Mentally, I still feel there is room to learn from the very top players."