Chinese snooker superstar Ding Junhui delivered a masterclass at the WST World Open in Shangrao, defeating England's Joe Perry 5-2 in a thrilling second-round clash! The home favorite bounced back after early mistakes, smashing stunning century breaks of 123 and 138 to secure his spot in the round of 32.
\"Every frame felt like a battle,\" said Ding, who praised Perry's resilience. \"I’m just focusing on adapting to different opponents – no expectations, just my best game.\"
Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy stunned fans with a flawless 5-0 win over China's Zhou Jinhao – including his 10th career 147 maximum break! The English champ joked about the \"underwhelming\" crowd but called the achievement \"truly special.\"
With Ronnie O’Sullivan-level milestones in sight, this tournament is heating up faster than a cue tip! Who’ll reign supreme? Stay tuned.
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Ding Junhui defeats Joe Perry to reach round of 32 at WST World Open
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