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It was allways going to be a drama with Joe Swail arround. I wonder what kind of excitement he'll provide us tomorrow? That cracking yellow was a shot of the tournament so far.
Looks like we're in for a sentimental final then. I kind of feel Swail has finally got what he was due over the years reaching that elusive final, and Carter is just too good to finish this season without a title...
Swail certainly has the record for most semis without reaching a final (9).
The highest ranked players never to reach a final is a tricky question... Swail (10th) is the highest since 1983-4; Bill Werbeniuk was ranked 8th that season, but that was the first season when more than one event counted to the rankings. (Before that, Fred Davis and John Pulman were ranked higher).
The records now pass to Andy Hicks (5), and Barry Hawkins/Martin Clark (12th).
Awesome for Joe Swail. He really deserves this final place after all these years. I figure the Captain will win comfortably tomorrow though. He's due a win after his recent results and Swail may not quite be able to re-energise himself after a win as emphatic as this one.
Less frames go to the colours because everyone's so bloody good. My solution: The inclusion of a mushroom on the table. If you knock it over, your score would go back to zero points.
- Steve Davis
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