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Junhui Ding vs Ronnie O’Sullivan
York Barbican
03.12.2023, 16:00
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Junhui Ding and Ronnie O’Sullivan are set to face off in the final match of the 2023 UK Championship snooker tournament. It's undoubtedly a challenging encounter for both players, marking a pivotal moment in their competition. Will the world number 1 manage to sway things in his favor, or could Ding pull off a surprising victory?
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!Junhui Ding - Ding hoping to show his quality
Ding is aiming to secure his first ranking title in four years as he prepares to compete against O'Sullivan in this year's best-of-19 frame final. The 36-year-old, who had to qualify for the tournament after falling out of the top 16 rankings, displayed resilience by coming back from deficits of 2-1 and 3-2 to defeat Trump, the player in top form this season with three titles. Despite Trump's breaks of 124 and 50, giving him a slight advantage, Ding countered with runs of 110, 88, and 84, earning him a spot in the final for the second consecutive year.
Ronnie O’Sullivan - the cash keeps motivating Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan secured his place in the UK Championship final with a commanding 6-2 triumph over Hussein Vafaei. The 47-year-old seven-time world champion demonstrated his dominance against Iran's Vafaei, reaching his ninth UK final in York. O'Sullivan, the world number one, took an early 2-0 lead with breaks of 113 and 54, but Vafaei, 29, responded strongly with a century and claimed a scrappy fourth frame to level the score. However, O'Sullivan then took control, showcasing his skill with breaks of 90, 60, 52, and 50 to secure a spot in his ninth UK Championship final.
Expert Betting Tips
Both players possess qualities that could lead to victory in this match, and I'm hesitant to favor either one quickly. Despite Ronnie O'Sullivan being the stronger player on paper, Junhui Ding's remarkable performance against Judd Trump has heightened expectations for his capabilities in this match. Anticipating a closely contested battle, I foresee Junhui Ding covering the run line, and I expect the total number of frames to end with many points.
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