Marco Fu Kar-chun put himself firmly in the frame for future stardom by reaching the final of the British snooker Grand Prix in Preston.
Despite losing the championship decider 9-2 to Britain's Stephen Lee, 20-year-old Fu has made a lasting impression on the world stage.
The youngster won GBP32,000 (about HK$412,000) for his runner-up place in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the snooker calendar.
'It's like a dream. I am very happy to have reached the final. It has been hectic but I have thoroughly enjoyed it,' Fu said.
He was trying to enter the winner's ranks in his first year as a professional, but was swept aside by an in-form Lee, who claimed his first professional title.
Fu beat Ronnie O'Sullivan and Peter Ebdon on his way to the final.