Hamilton hammered by new Chinese star

Chinese rising star Ding Junhui showed he is ready to become a major contender for snooker’s top prizes by cruising into the second round of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

The 18-year-old booked a mouth-watering clash with Jimmy White as he completed a 9-3 crushing of Anthony Hamilton, rounding off his victory with a 95 break following earlier efforts of 61, 74, 84, 62, 83 and 65.