Ding Junhui
Awards & Honours
18
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Records
Ding Junhui's career is defined by historic firsts. He is the first Asian player to be ranked world number one, the first to reach the World Championship final, and the first non-British or Irish player to win the UK Championship. His three UK titles place him alongside snooker's legends, and his 15 ranking titles make him the most successful Asian player ever. His influence has helped grow the sport across Asia, inspiring a new generation of players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Asian world number one
Became the first Asian player to top the world rankings.
First Asian World Championship finalist
Reached the final at the Crucible, a first for an Asian player.
First non-British/Irish UK Championship winner
Won the UK Championship, breaking the dominance of British and Irish players.
Youngest IBSF World Under-21 champion
Won the World Under-21 Championship at age 15, a record at the time.
Rankings & Lists
Most successful Asian snooker player
World number one
Records & Feats
First Asian player to be ranked world number one
Ding reached the top of the world rankings in 2014, a historic first for an Asian player.
First Asian player to reach the World Championship final
In 2016, Ding became the first Asian to contest the final at the Crucible.
First non-British or Irish player to win the UK Championship
Ding won the UK Championship in 2005, breaking the dominance of British and Irish players.
Youngest winner of the IBSF World Under-21 Championship
At 15, Ding won the World Under-21 title, setting a record as the youngest winner.