China's Ding Junhui has defeated world champion John Higgins 10-8 to win the snooker UK Championship after a hard-fought final.
China's Ding Junhui kisses the trophy after beating Scotland's John Higgins 10-8 during the Pukka Pies UK Championship Final at Telford International Centre, Telford on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. [Photo: CFP]
China's Ding Junhui has defeated world champion John Higgins 10-8 to win the snooker UK Championship after a hard-fought final.
Twenty-two-year-old Ding Junhui battled back from 7-6 behind to repeat his 2005 success in the same tournament.
China's Ding Junhui hits the ball in the final frame during the Pukka Pies UK Championship Final at Telford International Centre, Telford, on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. [Photo: CFP]
