'One of my best wins' – Ng On Yee stuns Ken Doherty in British Open qualifying, Liang Wenbo loses on return

Ng On Yee – the three-time women's world champion – completed a 4-3 win over 1997 world champion Ken Doherty in British Open qualifying boosted by a timely fluke in the final frame. Doherty produced the highest break of a fairly forgettable contest with a 52 in the fourth frame enough to level at 2-2 from 2-0 behind at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan. Ad The Irishman moved 3-2 clear in a scrappy battle only for Ng to edge the final two frames to take her place in the random draw for the last 64 in Milton Keynes (26 September-2 October) next month.

British OpenAmazing fluke by Ng On Yee knocks Ken Doherty out in British Open qualifyingAN HOUR AGO Doherty had the chance to pinch the decider, but missed the final pink trailing by seven points before his opponent fluked the object ball via three cushions attempting a safety shot seconds later. “Today’s win is definitely one of the best of my career, against a great player like Ken,” said 31-year-old Ng, who defeated world No. 69 Wu Yize in qualifying for the Welsh Open last season.

«I have to be honest and admit the pink in the last frame was a fluke! »I’m very happy to get my first win of the season. I knew my safety would have to be good today and I just wanted to enjoy the match and try my best on every shot. «It’s great to qualify for another venue as it gives me another chance to get used to that environment.» Former UK finalist Liang Wenbo made a losing return to the circuit after being outdone by Scotland's Dean Young 4-2.