England's Mark Selby delivered a commanding 10-2 victory over China's Ding Junhui in the Tour Championship semifinals on Saturday, securing his spot in Sunday's final against John Higgins. The four-time world champion demonstrated clinical precision at Manchester's Vertu Motors Arena, building on his 6-2 afternoon lead with a century break in the evening session's opener.
Selby's 104-point clearance set the tone for a dominant performance, followed by strategic play that left former world No. 3 Ding struggling to counterattack. The Leicester native sealed his victory with consecutive breaks of 54 and 58, extending his head-to-head advantage over Ding to 16 wins in their 24 meetings.
The 41-year-old now prepares for his 37th career ranking final against Higgins, who defeated Barry Hawkins 10-7 in the other semifinal. This marquee matchup revives one of snooker's longest rivalries, with Selby holding a 16-8 career advantage over the Scottish veteran.
Sunday's final promises high stakes as Selby chases his 25th ranking title, while Higgins aims to close the gap in their historic competition. The match will conclude the ranking event's Manchester edition, drawing international attention from snooker's global fanbase.
