Zhang makes 147 break in maiden ranking title win

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Zhang AndaZhang Anda potted 15 reds and 15 blacks on his way to a maximum 147 break in the third frame of his win over Tom Ford

China's Zhang Anda made a stunning 147 break on his way to winning the International Championship in Tianjin.

Zhang knocked in the maximum score in the third frame of his 10-6 win over England's Tom Ford as he claimed a first ranking title.

The home favourite moved clear with breaks of 86 and 101 but Ford recovered to level the match at 5-5.

Zhang, who beat world number one Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals, won five of the next six to wrap up the victory.

He hit another century as he won four frames in succession to lead 9-5 and after Ford took the next, Zhang hit a 70 break in the 16th to complete the win.

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