Ashun Wu seals emotional second Volvo China Open title on home soil

The 39-year-old Chinese claimed his maiden DP World Tour crown at this event in 2015, and ten years later he has claimed his second success in Shanghai.

Wu was on the periphery of the chasing pack for much of the final round, but five birdies on his back nine saw him climb to the top at 14 under at Enhance Anting Golf Club.

None of the final three groups could match his total, as Englishman Jordan Smith - Wu's playing partner - came home in second at 13 under after a final-round 67.

Wu's fifth win on the DP World Tour - the 11th by a Chinese player - will see him rise to 22nd place in the Race to Dubai Rankings.

"It is very special, that was 10 years ago when I won the Volvo China Open in Shanghai," Wu said. "That was 10 years ago and to come back to Shanghai, and win again, it is a great story.

"It was a great round, I played great golf this week. I am always happy to win your own country's Open, so very, very exciting.

"On the back nine, I felt I had more chances to make birdies and still be patient, keep going and never give up. Five birdies on the back nine I think, so that is wonderful. It was a really, really good game today.

"He (Smith) pushed me to make some birdies on the back nine, I just said to myself to be patient, the chances are coming.

"It's an incredible week, there are incredible fans here and lovely golf course. It's my home, Shanghai, even after a couple of rounds I felt relaxed because I was playing at home. Shanghai has given me luck."

Germany's Paul was in third at 12 under after a closing 69, while overnight leader Haotong Li had to settle for a final-round 72 and a share of fourth with Zecheng Dou and Eugenio Chacarra at 11 under.