18-year-old snooker player Stan Moody broke Ding's curse: won after 18 months of defeats.

According to The Sun: STAN MOODY broke the 'Ding's curse', achieving the biggest victory of his career.

The 18-year-old snooker player, compared to darts star Luke Littler, reached the third round at the Wuhan Open.

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Moody did it in style, defeating Zhou Yuelong.

Thus, he became the first player to win after a match against Ding Junhui, ending his streak of 23 matches.

Ding's Curse

This 'curse' lasted 18 months and covered 22 tournaments - it all started at the Players Championship in 2024 when John Higgins defeated Ding but lost to Zhang Anyi.

Moody defeated Ding with a score of 5-3 in the previous round, continuing his impressive form from the Masters in Saudi Arabia.

This teenager reached the fourth round in Jeddah this month, which is his best achievement in a ranking tournament.

Quotes After Victory

After defeating former UK champion Ding, he said:

“During the match, I was getting better and better. I knew I had to keep going, but I felt significant nervousness. I am very happy with the victory.”

 

“It was a fantastic experience. I knew what it would be like as the audience applauded every shot. When he was lucky, they cheered him on. I tried to enjoy it, treat myself as an underdog, and lighten the load. I really enjoyed it.”

 

“I lost one frame to let him come back to 4-3. I tried to think about the pressure he was under, as hundreds of millions wanted him to win. I gave everything to not lose my head.”

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Stan Moody's achievement is an important step in his snooker career. His victory over Ding Junhui not only ended a long losing streak but also confirmed the potential of the young player on the international stage. It is evident that he has great talent and ambitions that could lead to new heights in the world of snooker.

In light of this victory, Moody's future performances will be eagerly awaited not only by fans but also by snooker experts, as the young player faces new challenges and opportunities.