Joe Perry snooker

2022 - 3 - 6

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'It's the best game in the world' - Joe Perry back in love with snooker ... (Eurosport.com)

Joe Perry has described his Welsh Open final victory over Judd Trump as the highlight of his career.

“I said I wanted to still be professional when I was 50,” he said. “I was determined to play solid tonight. “I actually thought it was coming to an end, and now I‘ve had the best moment of my snooker career. “So mixing it up and doing the other things I have done have helped get the enthusiasm back. “I was on it today,” he said. “I can’t believe it,” Perry said on Eurosport. “The highlight of my career by a country mile.

Joe Perry revels in 'best moment' of his snooker career after ... (The Independent)

The 47-year-old beat Judd Trump in the final to claim his first ranking title in the UK.

“I actually thought it was coming to an end, and now I have the best moment of my snooker career. “I gave it my all, but it was just not meant to be. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

Judd Trump and Joe Perry survive semi-final scares to set up Welsh ... (Planet Sport)

The 2019 world champion took the final frame to win 6-5 and deny Snooker Shoot-Out champion Vafaei a chance to lift the the Ray Reardon trophy and admitted he ...

If I play like I've done all week minus that game then I've got a chance." Every time I came to the table I seemed to be in trouble and his potting was better than mine. He was the better player and his safety was brilliant.

Welsh Open 2022 snooker final LIVE – Judd Trump and Joe Perry ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Welcome to Eurosport's live coverage of the 2022 Welsh Open final.

Early error by Trump gives Perry first go at potting a few. Trump attempts a long red, but off the mark. Trump back at the baize. Trump faced with another long red from a Perry mistake, but this time he drills it home. Perry requiring up to and including the blue. Perry with a brilliant clearance! Perry is going to lead 5-4. Perry hits red second time, but leaves it. Perry winning the safety duel and he is likely to win the frame here and now. Perry makes a bit of a mess of a safety shot, but somehow covers the red. Perry coming on strong at the right time. And Perry is the champion.

Snooker results: Joe Perry defeats Judd Trump 9-5 in the Welsh ... (Sportinglife.com)

Joe Perry produced a determined display to beat Judd Trump 9-5 to win the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor and claim his first ranking title in the UK.

“I gave it my all, but it was just not meant to be. “I actually thought it was coming to an end, and now I have the best moment of my snooker career. “I want to congratulate him because it is his first win in the UK and he is one of the nicest guys on the tour, so everybody is very happy for him.”

Joe Perry Beats Judd Trump To Win Welsh Open - ''Highlight Of My ... (The Sportsman)

Joe Perry enjoyed what he described as the greatest moment “by a country mile” of a 30-year career on Sunday night – beating Judd Trump to win the Welsh ...

Trump said: “Joe is one of the nicest guys on tour and this is his first ranking win in the UK, so everyone is happy for him. I could easily have gone out in an earlier round, and it wasn’t good enough here to beat someone playing well like Joe.” Watching six-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan said: “Joe played fantastically well in the final session, the numbers and scoresheet show that. The crowd have been amazing and I can’t wait to come back next year.” I know they are proud of me but this is amazing and for them as much as me. Judd had an off day, he has torn me to pieces in the past - but I played really well tonight.