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Despite feeling unwell, China's Ding Junhui edged reigning champion Mark Allen 6-5 in the opening round at the UK Snooker Championship in York.As last year's finalist who lost to Allen 10-7, three-time UK champion Ding needed to win two .
Mark Allen fell at the first hurdle as he looked to defend his UK Championship title this year, beaten 6-5 by Ding Junhui in a superb opening contest in York..
After six days of qualifying for the UK Championship the draw for the opening round in York has been set and there are some blockbuster clashes in the last 32..