Josh Rock secured the Players Championship 10 title in Leicester this Tuesday afternoon, overcoming Cameron Menzies 8-4 in the final. Rock delivered a commanding performance, particularly in the latter stages of the match, to claim yet another Pro Tour title.
Menzies, known for his entertaining style, put on a series of impressive displays en route to the final. He edged past Alan Soutar (6-5), Gabriel Clemens (6-5), Raymond van Barneveld (6-4), and Michael Smith (7-5) in the semi-finals. Rock’s path to the final saw him dispatch Dom Taylor (6-2), Ricardo Pietreczko (6-1), Martin Schindler (6-1), and Scott Williams (7-5), with a stunning 110.34 average against Schindler.
Final Match Summary
The opening six legs all went with the throw, with the scores level at 3-3. Rock then capitalized on an opportunity to break, pushing ahead at 4-3. Despite Menzies’ chances to break back, missed doubles proved costly as Rock extended his lead to 5-3. A sensational 138 checkout saw Rock move further ahead at 6-3. Menzies momentarily reignited his hopes with a brilliant 170 checkout to pull back to 4-6, but Rock held firm, sealing an 8-4 victory.
Key Results
Final
- Josh Rock (95.56) 8 – 4 (92.90) Cameron Menzies
Semi-Finals
- Cameron Menzies (92.13) 7 – 5 (91.71) Michael Smith
- Josh Rock (98.16) 7 – 5 (94.59) Scott Williams
Quarter-Finals
- Cameron Menzies (93.14) 6 – 4 (89.86) Raymond van Barneveld
- Michael Smith (100.76) 6 – 1 (97.28) Stephen Bunting
- Scott Williams (86.90) 6 – 4 (92.98) Luke Littler
- Josh Rock (110.34) 6 – 1 (91.82) Martin Schindler
With his victory, Josh Rock continues to establish himself as one of the top contenders on the Pro Tour.
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