In-form Ding eyes world title

BEIJING - Ding Junhui missed out on winning his fifth ranking tounament title when he lost to Mark Willliams in the final of World Snooker China Open here on Sunday.

However, the young Chinese star is well on course to conclude a stunning season by winning the World Championship title this month.

Having reached the final of three of all six ranking tournaments this season, including a victory at the UK Championship, Ding has amassed 23,400 points; John Higgins of Scotland is second with 23,020.