'Daylight robbery': Snooker fans unhappy with no refunds after O'Sullivan semi-final ends early

An exhibition featuring Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor has taken the place of what was supposed to be the fourth session of the semi-final. 
Zhao Xintong had a commanding 17-7 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Zhao Xintong had a commanding 17-7 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Snooker fans have reacted angrily to being refused refunds for what was meant to be the fourth session of the World Championship semi-final between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong.

Xintong's commanding 17-7 victory was completed with a session to spare, meaning there will be no competitive action on Saturday afternoon at the Crucible.

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