2018 World Open

[travisbickle]

Has anyone else noticed the drift on the table? Williams rolled the cue ball from the baulk area towards the pink and it didn’t go straight. Sub standard quality Star tables?

Seen a black from Williams about 30 minutes ago off it’s spot that moved an inch off line! Only just went in.

[JimMalone]

Really didn't expect Gilbert to go the final.

Also what happened with Saengkham in the other semi? Did he falter after being 5-2 up or was Williams just too good?

I don't think Gilbert will beat the World Champion tomorrow. Not over Best-of-19.

[Odrl]

Also what happened with Saengkham in the other semi? Did he falter after being 5-2 up or was Williams just too good?

Williams got it back to 5-5 with some pretty quick scoring, so Saengkham didn't really get all that many chances. He had a few in the decider though, but couldn't put anything together.

[Neil Taperell]

Mark Williams is like a fine wine..........getting better with age .

So casual round the table , nothing appears to phase him and he has so much belief in his ability .

[fkhan]

Seen a black from Williams about 30 minutes ago off it’s spot that moved an inch off line! Only just went in.

Have the officials missed or goofed up the table inspection?

[DeanH]

2018 World Open

I would think that they changed the cloth for the semis and final so that could be the culprit

[fkhan]

I would think that they changed the cloth for the semis and final so that could be the culprit

That could be one reason but even then they are supposed to check the table right?

[Nifty50]

Gilbert off to good start. 3-1 up. Long way to go.

[DeanH]

Impressive opening two frames after the MSI

[PatBlock]

So, 8 - 5 to Gilbert at the interval, I never expected that scoreline, he's looking pretty cool out there and putting Mark under real pressure with some great long potting/break building. Excellent stuff so far.

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[PatBlock]

Mark "the-limpet" Williams clings on for 9- 8....

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[PatBlock]

Decider, brilliant. Wonder what Dave's got left in the tank....

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[_ppp_]

Well done MJW! Some great comebacks this week

[DeanH]

shame for David, I am sure he will remember that blue in frame 18.
hope this is his year

well done Mark 'limpet'Williams

very enjoyable final and tournament

three sets of qualifiers next, hopefully Eurosport Player will have these

[Hal]

Well played Mark, once again .... pood David Gilbert, must feel really bad, losing from 9-5 up. Good match.