David Walsh Triumphs In GB9 Challenge Cup

David Walsh receiving trophy from Tour Chairman Lee Rigby

GB9 Press Release:

David Walsh triumphs in GB9 Challenge Cup

Two players from London earned their chance of fame and glory by reaching the final of The GB9 Challenge Cup this weekend. It was battle of East versus West, as David Walsh from Shepherd's Bush in West London beat Andy Nicholson from Mile End in East London at Rileys Wealdstone.

It had been noted earlier in the tournament that both players were in excellent "form", Nicholson's break received particular mention, and this result has really placed him "on the pool map" for a lot of players and spectators alike, but in the final it was Walsh who triumphed with a competent 11-5 to take the trophy, the title, and the all important ranking points.

Walsh's biggest hurdle was his quarter-final battle with Challenge Division numero uno Thomas Ainsworth-Smith who has won both previous events and currently sits at the top of the leader board. "He's been doing everyone over in the last few tournaments", said Walsh, "he's been playing really well and it seemed like he deserved it, he seemed like he was cueing better than anyone else in the Challenge Division so you have to give it to him really, I'm just pleased that I could show him that he can be beaten."

Walsh admitted that he had let his game and practice regime slide a little but has announced that he's back with a new hunger for the game, playing almost every day if he can. This win should earn him a well deserved promotion into the exclusive top 8 on the Challenge Division rankings.

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