Hey there, snooker fans! 🎱 Guess what? Mark Selby from England just won the Welsh Open for the second time! He beat Stephen Maguire from Scotland with a score of 9-6. That’s a lot of frames! 😮
The last time Mark lifted the Welsh Open trophy was back in 2008. Fifteen years later, the 41-year-old champion finished the final without trailing even once. Impressive, right? 😎
Stephen Maguire didn’t make it easy for him. He fought back fiercely and tied the match four times! After 12 frames, they were neck and neck at 6-6. But then Mark took over and won the next three frames in a row to clinch the victory! 🎉
Mark said, “Obviously I’m delighted. It’s great to see Stephen back in finals, four years is way too long, he’s a class act and I’m one of his biggest fans.” Isn’t that sportsmanship amazing? 🤝
This win makes Mark one of just nine players to win multiple Welsh Open titles. Way to go, Mark! 🥳
Stephen Maguire was gracious in defeat. He said, “I had a good week, I’ve enjoyed myself, and I have just come up short in the end. There’s nothing you can do when he’s potting all the balls, all credit to Mark.” Great game, Stephen! 👏
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Mark Selby beats Stephen Maguire to lift second Welsh Open trophy
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