Bond is Golden Oldie
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It might not have been as dramatic as his Crucible adventure, but Nigel Bond was delighted after winning the Seniors title at Prestatyn last week.
The Derbyshire player, who stunned Stephen Hendry 10-9 on a respotted black at Sheffield last month, was able to enter the seniors event for the first time having turned 40 last November.
And the 1995 world finalist defeated Ashley Phipps 3-1 to win the Pontin's Spring Masters trophy.
"It was a bit of fun and it's always nice to win a title," said Bond, who made a break of 73 in the final.
"A few of the lads, like Michael Holt and David Roe, were going to Pontin's for the Open so I thought I'd join them.
"I don't think I'd have gone had I lost to Stephen Hendry though," added the 1996 British Open champion whose dramatic win over the seven times champion was one of the Crucible highlights this year.
"I've actually been booked for a couple of exhibitions on the back of that win," said the father of two, beaten 13-9 by eventual champion Graeme Dott in the last 16.
World No 20 Bond also competed in the Pontin's Open but lost to up and coming Walsall youngster Mark Joyce in the last 64.
"Mark's a good player and has qualified for the Tour next season. It didn't help that I was giving him 18 start!
"Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Pontin's and I'll probably go back for the Autumn Festival."
Source
- www.worldsnooker.com
Date
Mon 05/22/06, 5:28 am EST
