The Huya streaming platform is offering free live coverage of the Snooker World Grand Prix match between Ding Junhui and Hawkins.

This match follows a best-of-nine frames format, and right now both players are in the first frame with the score level at 0-0.

Who will win and move on from today's match? My pick is Ding Junhui. The game is taking place in Hong Kong, China, essentially giving us a home advantage. Ding Junhui is playing on home turf, so his timing and nutrition should be well controlled. He is ranked 12th in the world, higher than his opponent Hawkins. In their recent encounter, Ding Junhui showed excellent form. Therefore, my personal prediction is that Ding Junhui will defeat Hawkins 5-3 or 5-4 to reach the last 16.