Snooker news – Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins Shoot Out after record break

Updated 24/02/2019 at 23:11 GMT

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh claimed his first ranking title with victory over Michael Holt in the Snooker Shoot Out in Watford.

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh

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Thepchaiya, widely considered the fastest player on tour, was in his element in Watford, producing a knock of 74 to triumph in the final.

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The 33-year-old Thai stepped up brilliantly in the latter rounds, making a sensational 139 break – a tournament record – in his semi-final win over Jamie Clarke.

Holt had downed former champion Michael White in the last four, but barely had a shot in the final as his opponent stormed to victory.

Thepchaiya collected a winner’s cheque for £32,000 and the same amount of ranking points.

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