Faisal shocked Kamal to Matunga Gymkhana - Dadar Club Open Snooker Tournament

Fancied cueist, Faisal Khan, shocked former world No. 3 Kamal Chawla to claim Rs.50000 winners prize in the Matunga Gymkhana-Dadar Club Open Snooker Tournament here in Mumbai today.

Faisal, who represents Railways in the national circuit, capitalized on the chances that came his way to romp to a 6-3 triumph in the best-of-11 frames final. In the process, Khan ended a long drought after winning the Mukesh Rehani memorial way back in September 2012 where he beat Laxman Rawat.

Though not at his best, Khan dominated the final, relying on small but significant breaks to stay ahead of his accomplished opponent.

“I did not play too well,” admitted Khan. “In fact, I played really well upto the semi-finals, with consistent breaks. I just took advantage of the chances I got and held on."

Worth mentioning Khan defeated Shivam Arora in Semi final and Yasin Merchant in the quarter final.

"I too got some good chances but I did not capitalized on them," said Chawla. "Anyway, this tournament was a nice warm-up before the nationals."

Results - Final:

Faisal Khan beat Kamal Chawla :: 6-3

(1-79(60), 68-37, 64-45, 87(55)-15, 27-105(54,42unf), 72(38)-1, 38-76, 59-16, 75-37).

Mumbai :: 25 January 2014