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Ding Junhui
Born April 1, 1987 (1987-04-01) (age 21),
Yixing, Jiangsu
Nationality Flag of the People's Republic of China Chinese
Nickname(s) Star of the East
Enter The Dragon
Professional 2003 – present
Highest ranking #9 (07/08)
2008/09 ranking #11
Career winnings GB£379,350
Highest break 147 (2007 Masters)
Tournament wins
Ranking 3
Non-ranking 1

Ding Junhui (simplified Chinese: 丁俊晖; traditional Chinese: 丁俊暉; pinyin: Dīng Jùnhuī; sometimes referred to as Jun-hui Ding in the West; born April 1, 1987) is a Chinese snooker player, born in Yixing, Jiangsu (near Shanghai), and is now a resident of England during the snooker season. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) For the 8th century monk inventor and astronomer see Yi Xing. ( Postal map spelling: Kiangsu) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional Snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2007/2008 previous = Snooker world rankings 2006/2007 prevtext = ''2006/2007'' series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2008/2009 previous = Snooker world rankings 2007/2008 prevtext = ''2007/2008'' The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency In Snooker, a break is the total score achieved by a player in a single to the table. The Masters (known formally as the Saga Insurance Masters, for sponsorship purposes and for many years the Benson and Hedges Masters) is a professional Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long For the 8th century monk inventor and astronomer see Yi Xing. ( Postal map spelling: Kiangsu) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Although naturally gifted, he is known for his fragile temperament and inconsistency.

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Early career

Ding started playing snooker at the age of nine, when his father took him to the Chinese national team training centre near Shanghai. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million His father persuaded his mother to sell their house in order for Ding to continue playing snooker as a career. Career is a term defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as an individual's "course or progress through life (or a distinct portion of life" [1] He practices for eight hours every day.

In 2003, he became the number one rank player in China. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [2]

Ding shot to international prominence in 2002, when he won the Asian Under-21 Championship, the Asian Championship and the IBSF World Under-21 Championship. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [3] He was unable to progress much in 2003, as both the Asian Championship and Under-21 Championship had to be cancelled because of the SARS virus crisis[3], but he was a semi-finalist in the IBSF World Under-21 championship[4], and was awarded a Main Tour concession by the WPBSA, which enabled him to turn professional in September 2003. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association ( WPBSA, also known as the World Snooker Association or simply World Snooker for short is the governing September 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September [3]

Professional career

2004 and 2005

In February 2004, Ding was awarded a wildcard entry to the Masters in London, where, in the first round, he defeated the then world no. The Masters (known formally as the Saga Insurance Masters, for sponsorship purposes and for many years the Benson and Hedges Masters) is a professional London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. 16-ranked player, Joe Perry,[5] before narrowly losing 6-5 in the second round to experienced top player Stephen Lee after holding a 2-5 lead over him. Joe Perry (born 13 August, 1974 in Wisbech) is an English professional Snooker player Stephen Lee (born 12 October 1974) is a professional Snooker -player from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, noted for his [6] His performance favourably impressed many commentators, who since then rated him a likely future World Champion. The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and

In March 2005, he celebrated his 18th birthday by reaching the final of the China Open in Beijing, along the way defeating world top-16 ranked players Peter Ebdon, Marco Fu and Ken Doherty. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament Peter Ebdon (born August 27, 1970 in Kettering, England) is an English professional Snooker player and former Fu Ka-chun ( Chinese name: 傅家俊 born January 8 1978 best known in Western media as Marco Fu, is a professional Snooker player from Ken Doherty (born 17 September In that final he played against then world no. -3-ranked Stephen Hendry, whom he beat by 9 frames to 5, to score his first ranking tournament win. Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE (born January 13, 1969 in South Queensferry, Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional Snooker

In December 2005, he beat another crop of (now former) world top-16 players, namely Jimmy White, the late Paul Hunter and Joe Perry once more on his way to reaching the final of another major tournament, the UK Championship at the Barbican Centre in York. Paul Alan Hunter ( 14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional Snooker player The UK Championship is a professional Snooker tournament generally regarded as the second most prestigious tournament after the World Championship. York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. This time he met the resurgent snooker legend Steve Davis in the final, and defeated him by ten frames to six, in doing so becoming the first player from outside Britain or Ireland to win that particular title. Steve Davis, OBE, (born Steven Davis August 22, 1957, Plumstead, London) is an English professional Snooker The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Following this victory, his world ranking was provisionally raised from 60 (62 at the start of the season) to 31. At the end of the season, he was ranked 27th. This means that now he does not have to pre-qualify for various tournaments, and only has to win one match to reach the World Championships in Sheffield. Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England

Medal record
Men's Snooker
Asian Games
Gold 2006 Doha Individual
Gold 2006 Doha Doubles
Gold 2006 Doha Team

2006 and 2007

In the 2006 China Open he gave his home crowd a good run for their money, but lost 6-2 to the eventual winner Mark J. Williams in the semi-finals. Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Cue sports of Snooker, English billiards, and three-cushion carom for men as well as Eight-ball and Nine-ball The Cue sports of Snooker, English billiards, and three-cushion carom for men as well as Eight-ball and Nine-ball The Cue sports of Snooker, English billiards, and three-cushion carom for men as well as Eight-ball and Nine-ball The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament Mark James Williams MBE (born 21 March, 1975, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Wales) is a Welsh professional Snooker A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of Tournament where the loser of each

On 19 August 2006, he beat Stephen Lee 6-1, and reached the final of the Northern Ireland Trophy, meeting Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final the following day. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Northern Ireland Trophy is a professional Snooker tournament Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands) nicknamed "The He beat O'Sullivan 9-6 to claim his third ranking tournament win,[7] becoming only the third person ever to do so before his twentieth birthday,[7] after O'Sullivan and John Higgins. John Higgins [7] This win pushed his provisional world ranking position up to fifth. The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional Snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments

In December 2006, he won three gold medals at the Asian Games, winning the Single, Double and Team Snooker competitions. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The following week, he reached, as the defending champion, the quarterfinal stage of the 2006 UK Snooker Championship,[8] and subsequently lost to his practice partner and eventual winner, Peter Ebdon, by 9 frames to 5. [8]

On 1 January 2007, he narrowly defeated Cao Xinlong 5-4 to reach the final of the Chinese National Snooker Championship in East China's Yixing, Jiangsu province, his home town. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The following day, he beat Xiao Guodong in the final by 6 frames to 2, in doing so becoming the national champion once again. [9]

On 14 January 2007, Ding made a 147 break in the opening match of the Saga Insurance Masters against Anthony Hamilton. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In Snooker, a break is the total score achieved by a player in a single to the table. The Masters (known formally as the Saga Insurance Masters, for sponsorship purposes and for many years the Benson and Hedges Masters) is a professional Anthony Hamilton (born 29 June 1971, Nottingham, East Midlands) is an English professional Snooker player [10] It was the first maximum in the competition since that of Kirk Stevens in 1984, which was also the only one up to then. Kirk Stevens (born August 17, 1958) is a Canadian professional Snooker player [10] Additionally, Ding is the youngest player to make a 147 during a televised session (a record previously held by Ronnie O'Sullivan),[10] and became the first Chinese snooker player in the history of BBC's coverage to make a televised maximum. He went on to make the final of the tournament[11], becoming the second youngest player to reach a Masters final. In it he made a confident start by winning the first two frames. However, O'Sullivan went on to produce what many regard as one of the finest displays of snooker ever seen on television. His dominance, along with the boisterous and hostile nature of the crowd, left Ding in tears during the twelfth frame, trailing 8-3 in the best of 19 frames contest. The latter appeared resigned to defeat, taking little time to consider his shot selection, and after the frame shook hands with O'Sullivan, after which the two walked arm in arm to the dressing room area, but because it had only been the last frame before the mid-session interval, and so indeed not the very last frame of the match, no-one knew if he had conceded the match, believed the match was over or was just congratulating O'Sullivan on his formidable play. He ultimately lost the match on the next frame, and later claimed that he thought the match was indeed a "best of 17". [12]

He was next bumped out of two tournaments in a row in the first rounds, losing 5-2 to Stephen Maguire in the first round of the Malta Cup[13] and 5-1 to Jamie Cope in the opening round of the Welsh Open. Stephen Maguire (born March 13, 1981) is a Scottish professional Snooker player from Glasgow. The Malta Cup is a professional Snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 2004/05 season. Jamie Cope (born 12 September 1985, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England) is an English professional Welsh Open may refer to Welsh Open (darts Welsh Open (snooker [14] By 14 March 2007, however, Ding had qualified for the televised final stages of the World Championships for the first time by beating Mark Davis in the final qualifying round. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 2007 888com World Snooker Championship began on 21 April and ran until 7 May 2007 (with the final continuing into the early hours Mark Davis (born 12 August 1972 and known to his friends as "Dark Mavis" is an English professional Snooker player from [15] However, his losing streak in ranking tournaments that season continued with a 5-3 first round loss to Barry Hawkins in the China Open and a 10-2 loss against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship, but he still ended the season ranked in ninth place, his highest ever ranking. Barry Hawkins (born 23 April 1979 Kent, England) is an English professional Snooker player The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament In September 2007, he joined other top snooker players and other stars from film, sport, television and music at inter-dealer broker BGC's 3rd Annual Charity Day to help raise funds for a number of charities. September 2007 is the ninth month of that year It began on a Saturday

Currently, Ding Junhui holds the record for the most unanswered points (495) in any snooker tournament. This was during the Betfred Premier League against Stephen Hendry.

Tournament Wins

Ranking event wins

Non ranking

References

  1. ^ Said by Clive Everton/John Virgo on BBC Two, April 22, 2007, in Ding's first-round match versus Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Snooker Championship 2007. The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament The UK Championship is a professional Snooker tournament generally regarded as the second most prestigious tournament after the World Championship. The Northern Ireland Trophy is a professional Snooker tournament Clive Everton (born 7 September 1937) is a Welsh veteran BBC Snooker Commentator, Journalist and author John Virgo (born 3 March, 1946, in Salford, Lancashire, England) is an English former professional Snooker player Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands) nicknamed "The The 2007 888com World Snooker Championship began on 21 April and ran until 7 May 2007 (with the final continuing into the early hours
  2. ^ Ding's official site, accessed February 11, 2007
  3. ^ a b c Janie Watkins (2006). Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Player Profile: Ding Jun Hui. The Global Cue Sports Centre. Retrieved on April 15, 2007.
  4. ^ Janie Watkins (2005). 2003 IBSF World Under 21 Championship: Knock Out Draw. The Global Cue Sports Centre. Retrieved on 2007-04-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
  5. ^ Shea, Julian. "Ding wins on debut'", February 2, 2004. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 19, 2007. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ Shea, Julian. "Lee ends Ding hopes'", February 3, 2004. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 19, 2007. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ a b c "Ding beats O'Sullivan in NI final'", August 20 2006. At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 19, 2007. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ a b "Champion Ding defeated by Ebdon'", December 13, 2006. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 22, 2007. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ Liu Dan. "Chinese snooker talent Ding retains national title", Xinhua, 2007-01-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2007-01-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire.  
  10. ^ a b c '"Ding compiles maximum at Masters'", January 14, 2007. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 17, 2007. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  11. ^ While Ding Falls, Chinese Snooker Rises. China Daily (2007). Retrieved on April 15, 2007.
  12. ^ O'Sullivan praises 'prodigy' Ding. World Snooker (2007). Retrieved on April 15, 2007.
  13. ^ Davis makes early Malta Cup exit. BBC Sport (2007-01-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Retrieved on 2007-02-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori
  14. ^ Cope eases through in Welsh Open. BBC Sport (2007-02-14). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Retrieved on 2007-02-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori
  15. ^ Phil Yates. "Ding’s test on way to Crucible", The Times, 2007-03-15. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  

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