Ding Junhui battles back from 6-0 down before Mark Selby delivers midnight blow

Selby looked as though he could play all night as he won frame 17 at 12.23am.

Ding Junhui put a harrowing start behind him to force his way back into the Betfred World Championship final and revive the prospect of glory for China at the Crucible.

He trailed 6-0 at one stage against Mark Selby but hit the comeback trail on Sunday evening, recovering to close to within a single frame at one stage.