English Open 2023: Youngster Liu Hongyu beats Ding Junhui to set up Zhang Anda semi-final

Liu Hongyu signalled a changing of the guard in Chinese snooker with a statement win over Ding Junhui at the English Open.

Ding is the greatest Chinese snooker player of all time, and has competed at the highest level since a UK Championship success in 2005.

But his level has dipped in recent seasons, and he was outpointed by a player in his first season as a professional.

Ding cut a frustrated figure – and there were rare shows of emotion that led to a warning from the referee – as Liu wrapped…