• Player who replaced world No1 Mark Selby in draw earns place in last 16
• Mark Allen edges out Mark Davis with 50-demolish in deciding frameMatthew Selt took advantage of his late inclusion in the Players Championship in Manchester by easing to a 4-1 victory over Andrew Higginson in the first round. Selt,who replaced Mark Selby in the draw after the world No1 withdrew from the event last week, could move into the top 16 whether he reaches the final.
He said: “I feel very lucky and it’s a massive opportunity. A week ago I wasn’t in the tournament and now I’m in the last 16 so I’m just free-rolling. This is one of the biggest tournaments of the season, or so to be in it is a genuine bonus. I’m in there fighting for a top-16 place and now Ive got two chances rather than one to build up ground. There’s no [Ronnie] O’Sullivan,[Neil] Robertson or Selby this week, so it’s a chance for everyone.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com