Selby leads Ding 10-7 at snooker worlds final

Ding Junhui of China reacts during the first session of final with Mark Selby of England at the World Snooker Championship 2016 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 1, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Chinese star followed it up with a century, his 13th of the tournament, and a break of 89 to reduce the deficit to 7-5.

Ding grabbed two of the next three, including 15th frame which lasted 66 minutes to make it 8-7.

Selby regained form to take the last two frames of the session for a 10-7 lead into the second day's battle.

The third session will be held on Monday afternoon and the winner will be decided in the fourth session in the evening.