Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP
Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP
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Ding Junhui wins UK Championship over Steven Maguire, says he is ‘back to his best’ after winning trophy for third time

  • Victory in first major since 2011 comes after winning tournament in both 2005 and 2009
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan pays tribute to Chinese star after his own emotional celebration speech

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Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 9:57pm, 9 Dec, 2019

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Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP
Britain's Stephen Maguire and China's Ding Junhui look on during the final of the 2019 UK Championship. Photo: AP
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