Snooker - Welsh Open

Stephen Hendry made a vital break of 69 in the deciding ninth frame to win his match 5-4 against fellow Scot Stephen Maguire at the Welsh Open yesterday. The master retained his authority over the apprentice in the first competitive match between the...

Stephen Hendry made a vital break of 69 in the deciding ninth frame to win his match 5-4 against fellow Scot Stephen Maguire at the Welsh Open yesterday. The master retained his authority over the apprentice in the first competitive match between the long-term practice partners as seven-times world champion Hendry progressed to the last 16 at the Newport Centre. Maguire, 23, has had a fantastic season so far, reaching the final of the British Open and winning the UK Championship in November.

Second round results - Hamilton bt Lee 5-4; Robertson bt White 5-4; Ebdon bt Perry 5-4; Gray bt Lawler 5-1; Henry bt McManus 5-4; King bt Stevens 5-4; Doherty bt Swail 5-2; Parrott bt Small 5-2.

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