China’s Liang Wenbo beats world number three Judd Trump to land English Open crown
He is the second player from the mainland to win a world ranking title after Ding Junhui claimed the Shanghai Masters in May
China’s Liang Wenbo won the inaugural English Open after beating world number three Judd Trump 9-6 in the final in Manchester as the mainlander claimed his maiden ranking title.
Liang, who’s two previous ranking finals were the 2009 Shanghai Masters when he lost to Ronnie O’Sullivan and last year’s UK Championship when he was beaten by Neil Robertson, also became the second Chinese player following Ding Junhui to win a world ranking title.
The mainlander led throughout the final before fending off a late rally from Trump as the crucial moment came in the 14th frame when he made a brilliant clearance to go 8-6 ahead.
Soon afterwards, the player nicknamed The Firecracker, sealed the win before lifting the new Steve Davis Trophy and pocketing a cheque for £70,000 (HK$660,424).
Watch: Liang Wenbo reflect on his win
WATCH | Liang Wenbo reflects on a dramatic and emotional maiden ranking win at the #CoralEnglishOpen. pic.twitter.com/TGfm3WqZNk— World Snooker (@WorldSnooker1) October 16, 2016
“In the last two frames I concentrated on every shot and made two good breaks,” said Liang, who was also rewarded with a leap of eight places in the world rankings to number 12.
