China's snooker icon Ding Junhui just crushed it in the WST Tour Championship quarterfinals, toppling reigning world champ Kyren Wilson 10-5 🏆. The win marks a milestone: 20 years since Ding first conquered the snooker world at the 2005 China Open, where he stunned legend Stephen Hendry as a fresh-faced 18-year-old 🌟.
Fast-forward two decades, and Ding’s still got the magic touch. Blazing through the first session with breaks of 123, 73, 76, 59, and 80, he rocketed to a 7-1 lead. Wilson tried to claw back in later frames, even smashing a 106 break—but Ding sealed the deal with a cool 63 in the 15th frame 💪.
Fans worldwide are buzzing as Ding gears up for the semifinals against four-time world champ Mark Selby. Will his fiery streak land him another ranking title? The snooker world is watching 🎯.
From teenage prodigy to Asia’s most decorated player (15 ranking titles and counting!), Ding’s journey proves why he’s a legend in the game. Who else is hyped for this semifinal showdown? 🔥
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Ding celebrates 20 years of success with quarterfinal win over Wilson
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