Ding Junhui wins China's first world snooker championship

China's champion Ding Junhui (R) holding his trophy stands with Stephen Hendry of Scotland in the awarding ceremony after the final match at the China Open Snooker Championships at the Haidian Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2005. Ding beat Hendry 9-5 in the final match.

China's Ding Junhui holds his trophy in the awarding ceremony after beating Stephen Hendry of Scotland at the China Open Snooker Championships final at the Haidian Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2005. Ding beat Hendry 9-5.

China's Ding Junhui hits the ball during the final match against Stephen Hendry of Scotland at China Open Snooker Championships at the Haidian Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2005. Ding won the champion by beating Hendry 9-5.

Stephen Hendry of Scotland hits the ball during the final match against China's Ding Junhui at China Open Snooker Championships at the Haidian Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2005. Hendry lost the match 5-9.