2018 World Open

[DeanH]

it's a pain having to sit through all this pap just so I can hear the post match interviews, ridiculous.

I wanted to hear the players...
missed them
just could not wait any longer

[PatBlock]

What a complete waste of time.
Seriously, snooker is it own worst enemy, that was embarrassingly crappy.

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[cattermole]

This presentation ceremony is so tedious that it's bizarrely compelling. They appear to have forgotten the players

[PatBlock]

I wish the Chinese would see how other countries do presentations
Everyman and his dog being announced

It maybe "big money" in China now, because they get a little from many!

it's a pain having to sit through all this pap just so I can hear the post match interviews, ridiculous.☹️

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[Odrl]

Good match. Gilbert played very well until the last five frames, punishing most of Williams' mistakes and winning frames in one or two visits, but the last couple of hours were like a nightmare for him. We've seen stuff like that many times in the past, so it's not really a huge surprise that a champion like Williams was able to hang in there and come good in the end. Good to see him continuing where he left off last season. :smile:

I enjoyed what I saw of this tournament, although unfortunately I wasn't really able to watch much of the early rounds. Hopefully I will have more time once Shanghai comes around. :smile:

[DeanH]

I wish the Chinese would see how other countries do presentations
Everyman and his dog being announced

It maybe "big money" in China now, because they get a little from many!

[Hal]

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

[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

[_ppp_]

Well done MJW! Some great comebacks this week

[PatBlock]

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

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[PatBlock]

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

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[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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[DeanH]

Impressive opening two frames after the MSI

[Nifty50]

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

[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?