Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.China’s Ding Junhui became the first player this century to win three successive ranking titles when he defeated Hong Kong’s Marco Fu in a closely contested final of the International Championship in Chengdu on Sunday.
The 26-year-old defeated Fu 10-9 in a tense finale, as the clock ticked past midnight in China, to follow up his wins at the Shanghai Masters and Indian Open.
The victory means Ding has pocketed prize-money of £257,000 over a six-week spell and he joins Peter Ebdon and John Parrott with nine ranking titles to his name. Stephen Hendry was the last player to achieve the hat-trick, in 1993.
Having already seen off the world No 1 Neil Robertson, world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and defending champion Judd Trump in previous rounds, Ding wrapped up victory over Fu with a break of 91 in the last frame to finish with a flourish.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments