'Ding's success is the result of years of hard work as well as the achievement of generations of snooker players in China.'ĭing's successes have helped the sport gain increasing popularity in a country traditionally dominated by badminton and table tennis. 'This is a significant victory for the country,' said Hu Jianguo, director of the national ball games administrative center. 54 in the Tour rankings, gave seven-time world champion Hendry little room to move in Beijing's Haidian stadium in the best-of-17 match before sealing a 9-5 victory. 'I want to express my appreciation to the people who have helped me over the past years.'ĭing, No. 'I felt very confident amid the supporting crowd,' said an excited Ding.
Chinese Teen Defeats Hendry in China Openĭing Junhui wrote himself into the history books by winning six consecutive matches for a landmark victory over Scotland's snooker legend Stephen Hendry at the China Open on Sunday in the nation's capital.ĭing, who turned 18 just two days before, triumphantly lifted the shining trophy in front of Beijing Mayor Wang Qishan and over 1,500 screaming fans.
