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Ding Junhui has had a deep and indissoluble bond with billiards since he was born, and all of this stems from his father's passionate love for this competitive game. It is worth noting that the Ding family is not a family of athletes in the traditional sense, on the contrary, they are just an ordinary family of food merchants.
However, it is precisely because of his father's enthusiasm and guidance that Ding Junhui is deeply addicted and devotes himself to the endless charm of billiards.
Once, when Ding Junhui's father played against a senior "billiards master", Ding Junhui, who was only six years old, couldn't take his eyes off it, staring at his father's every move with those immature big eyes.
Suddenly, he mustered up the courage to hold his father's club aside with his small hand, and without hesitation, stepped forward to play in his father's place.
Seeing his son's amazing talent, Ding Junhui's father was full of joy in his heart, and he was sincerely proud of his son. From that time on, his father began to go all out to cultivate Ding Junhui's billiards skills, hoping that he could take over the responsibility of the family and become an outstanding billiards player.
In order to achieve this goal, Ding Junhui's daily life was carefully planned by his father - every morning was spent studying, and in the afternoon he devoted himself to billiards training. Such a strict schedule was undoubtedly a huge challenge for a child who was only eight years old, and he often burst into tears during training, with exhaustion written on his young face.
However, as long as he saw his father's serious gaze, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.
What's more, Ding Junhui's father even gave up his original food business and founded a professional billiards hall without hesitation. Whenever the holidays come, he always sends his son to the bustling city of Shanghai with great anticipation to receive high-level billiards training.
Although Ding Junhui is still young, he has been praised by the enlightenment coach as a "very talented teenager".
In 1998, a jaw-dropping event happened in Ding Junhui's family - their whole family migrated from Jiangsu to Dongguan, Guangdong. This decision was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Ding Junhui, who was only eleven years old at the time, and he not only had to leave his familiar hometown, but also bid farewell to those close partners.
Carrying the luggage, Ding Junhui couldn't hide the pain in his heart, and tears gradually welled up in his eyes.
However, what touched me even more was that not long after settling in his new home, Ding Junhui's father showed an immeasurable determination - he asked his young son Ding Junhui to give up his studies and devote himself to the world of billiards training.
Since that moment, Ding Junhui's life has only been left with the small billiard table, and his only goal in life is billiards.
Billiards training lasts for more than eight hours a day, which is undoubtedly a huge grind for a child who is only eleven years old. Ding Junhui was often woken up by his father when he was sleepy-eyed and started a day's training, full of dissatisfaction and resistance.
He looked out the window at his peers who were playing carefree, his eyes full of longing and envy. However, his father remained silent, just staring at him solemnly, telling him the importance of this path with practical actions.
This period is undoubtedly the most difficult time for the Ding family, and we may have doubts or even incomprehension of Ding Junhui's father's decision, but it turns out that his choice is wise and correct.
After years of hard training, Ding Junhui finally won the third place in the Asian Invitational Tournament at the age of 13 with his outstanding performance! This good news is like the dawn of the morning, bringing endless hope to the Ding family.
When Ding Junhui walked off the field with the trophy in his hand, he saw his father's tearful and smiling proud expression for the first time. At that moment, it was as if all the efforts had been duly rewarded, and his heart was full of gratitude.
Ding Junhui hugged his father tightly, and the deep gratitude in his heart could no longer be hidden. Since then, he has trained even harder, determined to showcase his talents on a bigger stage.
However, a more legendary moment occurred in 2014, when Ding Junhui was highly praised by many people in the industry, he was not only respected as the world's No. 1 player, but also became the first Asian player to reach the world No. 1 in billiards, which can be called a historic feat! When he learned this exciting news, Ding Junhui's heart was full of joy, and he deeply felt that his efforts over the years had finally paid off, and he was a big step closer to his dream.
Ding Junhui still remembers it vividly, and when the exciting news came, he couldn't help but burst into tears. As a child born in an ordinary family, he climbed to the pinnacle of his career step by step with his diligence and unwavering perseverance.
In the midst of such great changes, Ding Junhui deeply understands that behind his brilliant achievements is the perseverance and full support of his father.
There was a moment when Ding Junhui even fantasized about how proud she would be of her achievements if her mother was still alive, but the death of her mother made this beautiful vision come to naught.
Ding Junhui had mixed feelings in his heart, and joy and faint regret were intertwined.
However, just when he was full of ambition, in the snooker world finals on the evening of March 24, 2024, he lost to British player Trump by a huge margin of 4-10, and finally only won the honor of runner-up.
After the game, Ding Junhui looked depressed, with tears in his eyes, and sat weakly on the sidelines, and the cheers around him seemed to have been isolated. The defeat left him exhausted, and he began to wonder if he really couldn't climb to the top.
Despite this, Ding Junhui was praised as the "Star of the East" by the British media in his early years, and his restrained and resolute personality and strong sense of competition made him the focus of attention.
In this event, many viewers thought that Ding Junhui looked decadent, slow, and made frequent mistakes as soon as he appeared, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered to the end.
Despite the defeat, he still showed a tenacious fighting spirit in the face of many difficulties and doubts on the field, which is undoubtedly admirable.
After experiencing this setback, Ding Junhui's heart was confused for a while. However, just when his confidence was lost, his relatives and friends around him not only did not sneer at him, but gave him more love and support.
Ding Junhui realized that he was not alone, and he always had the love of his family and the support of fans behind him, which made him regain his faith and decided to cheer up again and attack his dream.
However, Ding Junhui's road to achieving remarkable results was not smooth, and it was replaced by countless trials and challenges. Just when he was at the peak of his career, on January 30, 2017, a sad news came like a thunderbolt from the sky, causing him to completely lose the strength to resist stubbornly - his mother Chen Xijuan died of illness at the age of 55.
When he learned this shocking news, Ding Junhui's whole person seemed to be crushed in an instant, and he collapsed weakly on the cold floor, losing his voice in pain, and tears poured down like rain.
The sudden farewell of his mother, who was in her prime, was undoubtedly an unforgettable setback for him.
Ding Junhui fondly recalls the memories of his childhood, and he never forgets that his mother was always by his side, cheering him on, and always giving him the deepest hug and kiss after the game.
Now, he could no longer feel the warm embrace of his mother.
Since then, Ding Junhui has fallen into endless pain and frustration. He once gave up on himself, immersed in melancholy all day long, and even his favorite game of billiards gradually lost his former passion.
Ding Junhui often wanders alone in his empty home, his eyes are confused and helpless, and his face shows deep sadness. Sometimes he would clutch his mother's portrait and weep bitterly, and sometimes he would cry out to the sky and ask why fate was so merciless.
Just when everyone thought that Ding Junhui would sink into the trough of his life forever, a special person appeared in his life, like a dawn, bringing him new hope and vitality - that is his wife Zhang Yuanyuan.
Although they have long been husband and wife, Zhang Yuanyuan has always silently supported Ding Junhui in his own unique way, caring for and tolerating him with endless love.
It is precisely because of Zhang Yuanyuan's selfless dedication and meticulous care that Ding Junhui, who was on the verge of collapse, regained the courage to survive and the motivation to move forward.
She takes care of Ding Junhui's daily life every day, patiently persuades him when he is depressed, she personally takes care of the housework to create a warm and comfortable home for Ding Junhui, and she always smiles to inspire Ding Junhui to rekindle his passion for billiards.
With the passage of time, under Zhang Yuanyuan's careful care, Ding Junhui gradually walked out of the haze, straightened his waist again, and regained his confidence and fighting spirit in life. He firmly vowed that he would use his outstanding performance on the field to comfort his mother's soul in heaven, and at the same time repay his wife's deep friendship.
Since that moment, Ding Junhui has been like a phoenix, showing unparalleled courage and perseverance on the field. Although he sometimes encountered setbacks of failure, he never chose to retreat, but always gritted his teeth and firmly moved towards his dream!
So, with deep nostalgia for his mother and endless expectations for his wife, Ding Junhui once again embarked on the broad road to a bright future, and continued to write a glorious chapter of his own.