In the high-altitude city of Lhasa, 3,600 meters above sea level, China's snooker "number one" Ding Junhui once again demonstrated his hard power with action! Facing the strong suppression of world number one and "accuracy king" Judd Trump, Ding Junhui managed to turn the tide by winning two consecutive frames under match point pressure, achieving a stunning comeback with a final score of 5-4 to claim the championship of the 2025 Snooker Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge.
This Lhasa Winter Plateau Challenge brought together top snooker players. China's Ding Junhui and Xiao Guodong, as well as England's Judd Trump and "three-time World Championship winner" Mark Williams were all present. In addition, two local Tibetan players, Wu Jinduo and Geng Yuan, stood out through the preliminary rounds, gaining the precious opportunity to compete with world-class players on the same stage.
On the second day of the competition, Ding Junhui defeated Williams 5-3, showing excellent form. Against this "three-time World Champion," Ding Junhui won three consecutive frames after trailing 2-3, achieving a reversal and demonstrating his calmness and strength.
In the final, Ding Junhui faced off against Trump in a peak showdown. The game was full of ups and downs, with the scores alternating. Trump once led 4-3 and took the match point first. However, Ding Junhui showed extraordinary resilience under pressure, winning two consecutive frames to finally reverse the game with a score of 5-4. In the game, Ding Junhui made three century breaks and three 50+ breaks, amazing the audience.
The significance and impact of the plateau event not only showcased the style of top players but also played a positive role in promoting snooker in plateau areas. The plateau environment posed higher demands on the players, but their outstanding performances undoubtedly inspired more young people to take up the sport.
Ding Junhui's brilliant performance in the Lhasa Plateau once again proved his world-class strength. This victory is not only his personal glory but also the pride of Chinese snooker. Looking forward to him bringing more wonderful performances in future competitions!