World Open 2010

[Case454]

only in this event because the format allows for amateur players to play in it like for like in shanghai or UK or Worlds if a player withdraws then the other player gets a bye.

That shouldn’t be the case though; one of the losers in the last qualifying round should get the place.

[wildJONESEYE]

That shouldn’t be the case though; one of the losers in the last qualifying round should get the place.

no if you loose you lost and out of that tournament i don't believe in the lucky loser thing they have in tennis however these days with the PTC i think theres a case to give a wild card to say the highest place amateur.

[JanieWatkins]

Fast and frenetic on the first morning of the World Open

Tony Knowles got docked a frame for being late at the table for his match

[wildJONESEYE]

well its world open qualifying from sheffield and in early results Tony Knowles was docked a frame for arriving late as he lost 3-0 to Jamie Jones.

15 year old Luca Brecel inclusion was short lived as he lost 3-1 to Noppon Saengkham

Igor Figueiredo impressive start to his pro career continues as he is through to Round 2 to meet David Gilbert with Mark Williams the price for the winner

and in the battle of the youngsters Liam Highfield Beat Michael White 3-1.

[wildJONESEYE]

i cant believe how a player like knowles was given this opportunity and he arrived at the table late it beggars belief.

[visionaire]

Brecel isn't doing nearly as well as I'd expected. Disappointing.

[wildJONESEYE]

Brecel isn't doing nearly as well as I'd expected. Disappointing.

hes only 15 and people have bought in to the hype just let him grow and improve he is obviously not ready for the main tour.

[JanieWatkins]

hes only 15 and people have bought in to the hype just let him grow and improve he is obviously not ready for the main tour.

yes I agree - these "young" lads are effectively in their "first term" at school - they're just here to learn now... next season they'll be ready to sit "the tests" maybe.

Good to see Darren Morgan back in a pro event - resplendent in his Welsh Waistcoat!

[wildJONESEYE]

people on forums has actually said they fancy Brecel for top 24 in the PTC and Ive just thought to myself if his expectation is as high as some people the lad will be very disappointed in himself and it might hold him back.

i just hope he is more realistic and grounded than that.

[visionaire]

hes only 15 and people have bought in to the hype just let him grow and improve he is obviously not ready for the main tour.

Ronnie did better when he was his age, and a lot of people compare the two.

[wildJONESEYE]

Ronnie did better when he was his age, and a lot of people compare the two.

Ronnie was not a Pro Player at 15 Ronnie Turned Pro 6 months short of his 17th birthday in the summer of 1992 in Blackpool.

[Gargon]

Good to hear that old pros like Darren Morgan can still play, hope to see him do well in the seniors event.

Shame about Reanne losing again but hopefully she can keep building on her experiences and do well in the best of 9 and longer frame matches.

[wildJONESEYE]

yes it will be interesting to see how she will settle in to best of 17 of the UK Championship.

[visionaire]

Ronnie was not a Pro Player at 15 Ronnie Turned Pro 6 months short of his 17th birthday in the summer of 1992 in Blackpool.

I know, just saying he did better regardless of pro status

[wildJONESEYE]

I know, just saying he did better regardless of pro status

thing is people getting caught up in the new Ronnie they forget he is the first brecel any 2 players not the same talent is a very small ingredient to making it big.

every player on tour has talent.