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Ding Junhui sets Asian record with UK final win
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China's Ding Junhui has become the most successful Asian player in professional snooker history. Ding claimed that title with a 10-8 win over reigning world champion John Higgins in the UK Championship final on Monday.
The match which was a close contest right from the beginning, was all square at 7-7 before Ding opened up a two frame lead at 9-7.
Higgins though, would respond to cut Ding's lead to 9-8.
But then Higgins who beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a thrilling semi-final, missed a red and left it over the pocket to give Ding a chance.
Ding responded with a break of 75 and although Higgins played on in search of the points he needed, Ding potted a long red to set the seal on a fine victory.
The victory gave Ding, the 2005 UK champion, his fourth ranking event title. He has now improved his world ranking to 6th place.
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