Hey cue-sport fans! 🤩 Snooker legend Ding Junhui just sailed into the last 16 of the World Snooker Tour Xi'an Grand Prix with a solid 5-3 victory over Louis Heathcote. Here's the lowdown:
- Early fire ⚡: Ding kicked off with a smooth 52-point break, then followed up with a dazzling 100+ run, grabbing a quick 2-0 lead.
- Heathcote fights back 💪: The English challenger landed a thunderous 121 in frame 5, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
- Veteran instinct 🎯: Ding answered in style with a 115 break in frame 6 to seize control, before wrapping things up with a composed 50 in the final frame.
“I did not perform very well today and I failed to pocket some balls. That's how competitions go,” Ding admitted. “I don't know what will happen. Sometimes I don't think I can miss, but then it happens.”
This result keeps Ding on track as he pushes deeper into the tournament. Stay tuned for more action from Xi'an – it's guaranteed to be a thriller! 🔥
Watching from Mumbai to Manila? Grab your chai or teh tarik and catch the live stream on your phone – snooker just got even more exciting! 🎥📱
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Snooker veteran Ding Junhui advances to last 16 at Xi'an Grand Prix
cgtn.com
