China News Service, March 11th. According to the official news of the World Snooker Tournament, Ding Junhui defeated Thai player Thachai 8:6 in the final of the 2023 Snooker 6 Red Ball World Championship held in Pathum Thani, Thailand on the 11th. Ya Unu won the event for the second time.
In the group stage of this tournament, Ding Junhui scored two wins and one loss.
In the knockout stage, Ding Junhui defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 6:2, Stuart Bingham 6:2, and Tom Ford 7:4.
In the final, although Ding Junhui was tenaciously recovered two match points by Tachaiya with a 7:4 lead, in the end he still won the game with 8:6 and secured the championship title.
Ding Junhui shook hands with his opponent after the game.
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With this championship, Ding Junhui ended the "championship drought" since the UK Championship in December 2019.
In the post-match interview, Ding Junhui said: "Beating O'Sullivan always brings a lot of good luck. I am very happy to win this final. I played well throughout the event. I really enjoyed this week's experience."
"The game started off well, but then it was very close and a little nervous. I missed two good chances to win the game. In the six-red game, one or two balls can change the course of the game. Being chased It's still pretty scary to reach 6 to 7!" (End)