Hawkins sees off Day to win Grand Prix

Barry Hawkins survived a stirring fightback from Ryan Day to win the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix on Sunday night.
Barry Hawkins at Preston Guild Hall (photo by Michael Ellison)Barry Hawkins at Preston Guild Hall (photo by Michael Ellison)
Barry Hawkins at Preston Guild Hall (photo by Michael Ellison)

Hawkins, the world number 12, raced into a 9-3 lead at Preston’s Guild Hall courtesy of five century breaks.

But Welshman Day forced his way back into the best-of-19 final by winning four successive frames.

A relieved Hawkins however, held his nerve in the 17th frame to pot the black and clinch the title 10-7 to claim the £100,000 top prize.

Full report and reaction in Tuesday’s Lancashire Post