Marco Fu
Snooker player with multiple titles
Born
January 8th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hong Kong
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An accomplished snooker player from Hong Kong, earned recognition in the sport with numerous titles and accolades. Achieved significant success in the early 2000s, including a UK Championship title. Demonstrated skill and competitiveness in major tournaments, consistently performing at high levels. Participated in various global events and represented Hong Kong in international competitions.
Won the 2007 UK Championship
Reached the semifinals of the World Championship in 2001 and 2007
Secured multiple ranking titles during the career
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