'It's not really been about the men' – Mark Selby hails one giant leap for women's snooker at World Mixed Doubles

Mark Selby admitted the result of the World Mixed Doubles final was not as important as showcasing the women's game to millions of snooker fans on television. The four-time world champion partnered fellow English player Rebecca Kenna in the inaugural event at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. The pair won all three group matches to reach the final before losing 4-2 to Neil Robertson and Mink Nutcharut.

Ad Robertson and Mink had earlier reached the final courtesy of a 4-0 win over Judd Trump and Ng On Yee coupled with a 3-1 win for Selby and Kenna over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and Reanne Evans, who came up a frame short in their bid to contest the title match. SnookerRobertson and Mink down Selby and Kenna to claim World Mixed Doubles7 HOURS AGO «I've enjoyed it. The last two days have been great,» said Selby.

«It's not really been about the men I don't think. »It's been about the girls obviously and they've done fantastic. «It's been fantastic to see them live on TV and get the exposure they've been craving for many years.» Selby opened the final with a knock of 107, but Masters holder Robertson contributed 69 and 67 as he joined women's world champion Mink in collecting £30,000 each for their weekend's work.

Thai professional Mink produced the pair's highest break of the event with a run of 74 in the third frame of their win against Trump and On Yee. «It's been about showcasing the women here this week,» said Robertson. «I think they've done it justice and it's been wonderful to be a part of it.» British Open Trophy named after journalist Everton Opinion: World Mixed Doubles is 'giant leap' for women’s snooker 'My friends are coming to watch Ronnie' – Ursenbacher ready for O'Sullivan clash Mink was thrilled