Ding Junhui

Professional snooker player, World Champion

Ding Junhui - Professional snooker player, World Champion
Born

April 1st, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

China

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Ding Junhui started playing snooker at a young age and quickly rose to prominence within the sport. Achievements include winning multiple ranking titles and becoming the first Asian player to achieve significant success on the World Snooker Tour. In 2005, became the youngest player to win a ranking event at the age of 18. Notably won the UK Championship on three occasions and claimed victory at the 2016 World Open. In 2019, secured his first World Championship title, marking a significant milestone in snooker history. Ding's influence in the sport has contributed to its popularity in China.

Won the UK Championship three times

Won the 2016 World Open

Became the youngest player to win a ranking event

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