Ding Junhui dominates opening session of UK Championship final in York

DOMINANT: Ding Junhui dominated the opening session of his UK final against Mark Allen. Pic: Isaac Parkin/PA

Ding Junhui fired three centuries as he closed in a fourth career UK Championship win after a dominant first session of the final against Mark Allen in York.

The Chinese player, down to 38 in the world rankings, is bidding to become the first qualifier to win the prestigious event since he claimed his maiden title in 2005.