Hong Kong snooker star Marco Fu stuns China’s Ding Junhui in first round of new big-money Guangzhou tournament
Fu rediscovers his best form to oust mainland star
Marco Fu Ka-chun stunned a packed crowd in Guangzhou at the inaugural Evergrande China Championship with a terrific 6-3 victory over mainland rival Ding Junhui.
Fu has not been playing well at the start of the new season, but rediscovered his groove against China’s best player, who in contrast has been one of the most in-form players this term.
Fu took the first three frames, helped by breaks of 74 and 83 before Ding pulled one back. At 5-3 he gave Ding a window for a comeback when he missed on the black while cleaning up, but Ding conceded after the pair both missed a few attempts.
“It was a good win. He is always dangerous, but he is under pressure in China,” said Fu.
“The best chance to beat Ding is always in the first round as he normally gets stronger as the event goes on.
“ I’m very pleased to get through.”