Ding has a lady, and that's OK

The chief of world snooker believes Ding Junhui's love for his girlfriend provided a boost to the Chinese star's career.

The 24-year-old snooker star came under even greater media scrutiny after several photos of him and his girlfriend were released on the Internet.

It was the first time the low-key young man's relationship was revealed to the public, and it shifted focus to his private life rather than his early exit at the Shanghai Masters.