A key result at the 2026 Tour Championship saw Thepchaiya Un-Nooh lose 8–10 to Barry Hawkins, allowing Ding Junhui to secure his top-16 ranking and World Championship seed.

This outcome marks a historic milestone for Chinese snooker, with five seeded players — Zhao Xintong, Xiao Guodong, Wu Yize, Si Jiahui, and Ding.

Despite Un-Nooh’s recent 147 break and victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan, he fell short again against Hawkins.

Chinese snooker now reaches a new peak, with record representation among the seeds.

Historic Breakthrough: A Crucial 8–10 Result Boosts Ding Junhui as Five Chinese Players Earn Seeded Spots at the World Championship

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