Ding Meets OSullivan in the Masters Final

Chinese star Ding, who won a wildcard tie to qualify for the event, secured a fine 6-2 victory over Stephen Hendry.

Ding was 3-1 ahead before Hendry fired in a break of 129 but Ding won the next three and had a 128 break of his own.

The 19-year-old Ding, speaking through his translator, said: "I've not reached my best form yet, but I will try to play well in the final.

"It's always difficult to beat Stephen here. He always looks very comfortable. But I'm delighted to have won. I'm very happy, although I want to play better."

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