🎱 In an electrifying final in Nanjing, Ding Junhui of China thrilled home fans by securing his 15th ranking title at the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship! 🏆
The atmosphere was tense as Ding, trailing 4-1 in the afternoon session, mounted an epic comeback against England's Chris Wakelin. He stormed through four consecutive frames to lead 5-4, showcasing why he's one of the sport's finest. 💪
As the evening session kicked off, Ding capitalized on Wakelin's missed black, taking the 10th frame with a smooth 66 break, pushing his lead to 6-4. The battle heated up with Wakelin fighting back with impressive runs of 82 and 89, narrowing the gap to 7-6. 🔥
But there was no stopping Ding! Post mid-session, he dominated the tables, firing breaks of 98, 72, and 64 to seal a 10-7 victory. The crowd went wild as he lifted the trophy, marking his first title on home soil since 2017. 🥳
\"Winning in China feels like a home victory,\" Ding shared with a smile. \"The support here is incredible! 🙌 It's been tough for all of us, but we made it through together. The setup in Nanjing was top-notch.\"
Reflecting on the match, he added, \"Chris put a lot of pressure on me, especially at 4-1. I might've started off putting too much pressure on myself, but once I found my rhythm, the game changed completely.\"
With this victory, Ding Junhui not only adds another accolade to his stellar career but also inspires a new generation of snooker enthusiasts across Asia and beyond. 🌟
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Ding Junhui beats Chris Wakelin to win WST International Championship
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