DING JUNHUI ended Chris Wakelin’s fairy tale run in Nanjing to end a five-year wait for a ranking title.
Warwickshire’s Wakelin came flying out the blocks to set up a 4-1 lead after five frames, but Ding then reeled off six straight frames to take control of the match.
Wakelin was not finished though, mounting a spirited comeback to win three of the next four and keep the fight alive.
Ding’s class showed through as he kept his composure to win the final two frames and take home the £175,000 – while Wakelin took home a career-high £75k.
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