SNOOKER: Stuart Bingham made a slow start in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters in China before getting the better of home favourite Li Hang.

World number 70 Hang went 3-1 up but Basildon star Bingham fought back to win the next four frames in convincing fashion to win 5-3.

Bingham tweeted: “It was a game of two halves today! Li Hang didn’t miss a ball to go 3-1 up then I didn’t miss to go 4-3 up. Won 5-3 eventually!”