Although Ding Junhui lost 3-6, he hit a perfect score of 147 in the seventh game, which was the seventh stroke of 147 in his career and the first time in 8 years. After the game, O'Sullivan couldn't hide his praise for Ding Junhui's talent, saying that Ding Junhui's cue ball was the best in the world, and when he hit the second red ball, he knew that he would definitely be able to hit 147.
The 36-year-old Ding Junhui started 0-4 behind slowly, and then suddenly found inspiration to win two games in a row, and in the seventh game, he encountered the ideal ball type, one red and one black firmly controlled the game, overcoming the tricky yellow ball and pink ball, the pink ball shook in the pocket before falling, and finally advanced the black ball Ding Junhui leaned over and bowed his head with relief, which is generally an action to miss a good opportunity, and at this time Ding Junhui used this action to interpret the inner struggle and pressure.
The Wembley Masters, along with the World Championships and the British Championships, are the three major tournaments in the world and the most important invitational tournament, and only four shots have been born in this prestigious event: Stevens in 1984 and Fu Ka-chun from Hong Kong, China nine years ago, as well as Ding Junhui in 2007 as a teenager and Ding Junhui in 2024. - Ding Junhui became the only player in history to shoot two 147s at the Wembley Masters.
O'Sullivan has a deep affection for Ding Junhui and Chinese fans, and praised Ding Junhui as the best player in the world during the British Championships at the end of last year. And this time, witnessing Ding Junhui's perfect score, he looked as happy as he played 147, shook hands and hugged China Ding, and led the audience to applaud together.
"Rocket" can't hide his admiration for Ding Junhui: "He hit an incredible 147. I know he's definitely made it from the second or third red. He played very well in the cue ball position and never missed a single position. What a good player. It is worth mentioning that O'Sullivan just bombarded some snooker players not long ago for playing utilitarian and ugly, making the audience drowsy, but he highly affirmed Ding Junhui.