Fan Zhengyi won just two knockout matches in ranking events in the whole of last season, but has improved dramatically in recent weeks. Photo: World Snooker Tour
Online fans praise Chinese snooker player Fan Zhengyi for ‘awesome’ European Masters victory
- The 21-year-old from Harbin in northern China had never previously made it past the first round of the tournament
- ‘Just playing Ronnie in the final was a dream come true. He is every Chinese player’s idol,’ said Fan
Fan Zhengyi won just two knockout matches in ranking events in the whole of last season, but has improved dramatically in recent weeks. Photo: World Snooker Tour
