Simon Moriarty joined the growing list of casualties, so was unable to take his place in the Final. Mark Semple (-1) therefore stepped in as a 'lucky loser' to face Jolyon Thompson (+1). Both were looking for their maiden trophy.
Jolyon started fast and strong, beating seven bells out of anything in his way. Mark seemed a little off-colour - maybe as a result of his last-minute call-up. Jolyon was able to take a quick 2-0 lead and, in the third game, had 4 match balls at 14-11.
Mark, however, is nothing if not dogged. He clawed his way back to 15-14 (sudden-death) in game 3. Then took the next two relatively easily as Jolyon tired. 3-2 to Mark. Better luck in the Winter, Jo.
