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| Hendry Heartbreak at China Open as Fu Triumphs |
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The Hong Kong cueist attributed his stunning comeback victory to his pre-game psychology. "I told myself to keep calm, even in the last frame, since winning early on reminded me to be self-possessed and to build a win without any pressure, ' Fu said of his performance at the after-match press conference. Hendry started horrendously, going down 3-1, but battled back with three strong breaks of 108, 53 and 54 to go into a 4-3 lead. The Snooker King then hit a 58 run and seemed sure to win. This was counting without a long red by Fu which began a 72 clearance, which saw him score some improbable pots including the last red along the side cushion into a baulk corner. The decider then came to the wire but Fu clinched it with a break of 63. "I felt confident because I prepared well for the match," said world No 22 Fu. "Even in the last frame I felt calm. Six Chinese players won their matches yesterday, I'm very happy to see the young talent coming through." Despite his win, Fu still heaped praise on Hendry, saying: "in my mind, he remains a great player and audiences have much higher requirements for him."
Stephen Hendry (China Daily March 28, 2007) |
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