Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui delivered a masterclass at the WST Xi'an Grand Prix, defeating Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown 5-1 in a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats! 🏆 The 38-year-old veteran, a crowd favorite, stormed ahead with a 3-0 lead, including a jaw-dropping 120-point break in the third frame. Brown fought back briefly but struggled with errors, letting Ding seal the win with a slick 97-point break in the final frame. 🎯
"My opponent pushed hard, but I stayed focused," Ding said post-match, already eyeing his next challenge against England's Louis Heathcote. Meanwhile, China's world champion Zhao Xintong fell 5-2 to England's Robert Milkins, who now faces compatriot Jimmy Robertson. 🚨
Snooker fever is real in Xi'an—stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up! 🌟
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Chinese snooker star Ding advances to third round at Xi'an Grand Prix
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