A defining Chinese champion
Ding Junhui
A former world number one and three-time UK Championship winner.
- Represents
- China
- Born
- 1 April 1987
- First turned pro
- 2003
Career in focus
Ding Junhui is a former world number one whose UK Championship victories in 2005, 2009 and 2019 span three distinct stages of his career. His early success made him a central figure in conversations about Chinese snooker, but his record also stands as an individual story of sustained achievement.
Three milestones
- 2005 · First UK Championship title
- 2009 · Second UK Championship title
- 2019 · Third UK Championship title
A viewing prompt
Follow the choice of colour after each red. A high-value colour is useful only if the next red remains accessible. Asking what the selected colour makes possible two shots later is a practical way to appreciate a controlled break, even before learning technical vocabulary.
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