Lee Budgen and Mike Warburton took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day One of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Matt Clark in Saturday’s finale at the Modus Super Series.
Budgen, who last appeared at the Super Series back in June, made his return by taking the early lead in Group C, after winning four of his five matches, as he recorded victories against Ryan De Vreede, Tommy Morris, Patrick Maat and Jamie Kelling, with his only defeat coming against Chris Hurds.
Elsewhere, Jamie Kelling and Tommy Morris ended the day joint 2nd on 6 points each, whilst Patrick Maat and Chris Hurds sit 4th and 5th respectively on 4 points each, with Ryan De Vreede sitting bottom on 2 points.
In Group B, Mike Warburton took the early lead, with the Welshman winning three of his four matches during Thursday Night’s play, as he recorded victories against Sam Cankett, Wayne Jones and David Davies, with his only defeat coming against Mark Dudbridge.
Elsewhere, Mark Dudbridge also ended the night on 6 points, but sits in 2nd behind Warburton on leg difference, whilst Wayne Jones sits in 3rd on 4 points, with Sam Cankett and David Davies sitting 4th and 5th respectively on 2 points each.
Modus Super Series continues on Friday with players continuing to battle out as they aim to join Matt Clark in Saturday’s finale, with Budgen and Warburton taking the early lead thus far.
Group C will commence from 1pm BST and Group B will commence from 10pm BST. Play will be streamed live on the Modus YouTube channel, Sporty Stuff TV or via various bookmaker’s websites worldwide.
Modus Super Series Week One
Group C Day One-Thursday 10th August
Jamie Kelling 4-3 Patrick Maat
Lee Budgen 4-1 Ryan De Vreede
Tommy Morris 4-1 Chris Hurds
Jamie Kelling 4-1 Ryan De Vreede
Patrick Maat 4-1 Chris Hurds
Lee Budgen 4-1 Tommy Morris
Chris Hurds 4-2 Jamie Kelling
Tommy Morris 4-2 Ryan De Vreede
Lee Budgen 4-2 Patrick Maat
Ryan De Vreede 4-2 Chris Hurds
Lee Budgen 4-3 Jamie Kelling
Tommy Morris 4-3 Patrick Maat
Chris Hurds 4-2 Lee Budgen
Patrick Maat 4-0 Ryan De Vreede
Jamie Kelling 4-3 Tommy Morris
Group B Day One
Mike Warburton 4-0 Sam Cankett
Wayne Jones 4-3 David Davies
Mark Dudbridge 4-2 Mike Warburton
Wayne Jones 4-1 Sam Cankett
David Davies 4-2 Mark Dudbridge
Mike Warburton 4-3 Wayne Jones
Sam Cankett 4-0 David Davies
Mark Dudbridge 4-2 Wayne Jones
Mike Warburton 4-1 David Davies
Mark Dudbridge 4-3 Sam Cankett
—–ENDS—–
Images: WDF / Chris Sargeant
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