google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Snooker Shoot Out: Tom Ford wins emotional first ranking title in Leicester by beating Liam Graham

An emotional Tom Ford clinched his first ranking title, in his home city of Leicester, as he beat Liam Graham to win the Snooker Shoot Out.

The 41-year-old, who had been runner-up three times previously in ranking events, edged the final 31-28 to land the £50,000 first prize.

Ford was in tears as he dedicated victory to his sponsor Brian Todd, who died recently.

“I lost my sponsor and really good friend a few weeks ago and went to his funeral on Wednesday and that was really difficult,” Ford said.

World number 22 Ford came from 28-8 behind against 20-year-old Scot Graham, who is ranked 100.

“To win on my home turf is absolutely brilliant, said Ford.

Snooker Shoot Out is a single-frame game with a maximum length of 10 minutes and players facing a shot clock.

Graham defeated another Leicester player, four-time world champion Mark Selby, 38-20 in the last four while Ford beat China’s Wu Yize 37-32 on a respotted blue.


Source link

Views: 0

See also  Jess Naz: England and Tottenham's Jess Naz out for season with second career ACL injury

Check Also

Women’s T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ‘positive’ after second scan

England released a statement after Wednesday’s win over West Indies confirming Sciver-Brunt batted in the …

'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible second for Haiti

Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an “extraordinary” World Cup goal at …

Second Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
Road runner car transport. Coming. Just a moment....