Ding Junhui's Epic Comeback Leads Him to WST International Championship Final 🎱
In a thrilling semifinal at the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship in Nanjing, China's very own Ding Junhui wowed fans with an epic comeback! 🎉 Down 5-3 against compatriot Xu Si, Ding rallied to secure a 9-6 victory on Saturday. He's now set to face England's Chris Wakelin in the final showdown on Sunday. Wakelin, not to be outdone, edged out another Chinese favorite, Xiao Guodong, with a nail-biting 9-8 win on Friday.
The match kicked off with Xu Si on fire 🔥, clinching the first three frames with impressive breaks of 69, 137, and 113. Ding, not one to back down, fought back by taking two frames with breaks of 119 and 77. Yet, Xu managed to maintain a 5-3 lead by the end of the first session.
But the evening belonged to Ding! 💪 Starting strong, he claimed three consecutive frames, flipping the score to lead 6-5. Xu managed to tie it up again, but a missed tough long pot on the final green opened the door for Ding to regain the lead at 7-6.
The tension was high as Xu continued to miss opportunities 🎯, leaving a red teetering on the edge of the top corner pocket. Ding seized the moment, taking the 14th frame with a break of 66. In the decisive 15th frame, another miss from Xu allowed Ding to complete a run of 58, sealing his triumphant victory! 🏆
Local fans couldn't be more excited to see Ding in the final, hoping he brings home the title on home soil. Will Ding's momentum carry him through against Wakelin? Stay tuned for an epic finale! 🚀
Reference(s):
Home favorite Ding Junhui reaches WST International Championship final
cgtn.com
