Selby said: "Ding Junhui is the first post-80s player and the first player to win three British Championships. The British Championship is a great event, we are all working hard, and Ding Junhui is a great player. His contribution to snooker is enormous, and without him, snooker players would not have been able to get such a huge bonus. He is a hero in the world of snooker, and he has the right to choose how he plays, which is understandable. ”
Ding Junhui and Selby have participated in domestic variety shows and exhibition competitions together, and the income from these activities may be no less than the prize money he received for winning the championship in the ranking competition. This is an additional income, equivalent to the prize money he has earned over the years of competition. Without Ding Junhui, these opportunities may not exist. Selby's character is also quite good.
Selby said: "Ding Junhui is one of my best opponents. We won and lost each other in the finals and motivated each other. Sometimes I watch him and learn a little bit from it. ”
It is understood that Ding Junhui and Selby's duel record is 14 wins and 15 losses, the two sides are basically equal, and the competition between them is fierce, and this kind of rival relationship can be described as mutual respect.
Selby continued: Ding Junhui is only one world champion away. At the moment, he needs to be consistent, and a world championship is crucial for him. Trump's example demonstrates the importance of a world championship to a player. With the World Championship, his peak can officially begin. I believe that Ding Junhui will be able to achieve this goal.
The rise of Ding Junhui has promoted the development of the snooker industry, and many events have begun to pour into China, whether it is ranking matches, invitational tournaments or exhibition matches, etc., which were unimaginable in the past.
Therefore, what Selby said about Ding Junhui's opportunity to bring more generous bonuses to snooker players is indeed a fact.