Flash Back

Mark Dudbridge and Mareno Michels took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day One of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Kristiaan De Boer in Saturday’s finale at the Modus Super Series.

Dudbridge, who last appeared at the Super Series back in August last year, made his return by taking the early lead in Group C, after completing a clean sweep with five wins from five, as he recorded victories against Charlie Large, Steven Plumstead, Kevin Painter, JT Davis and Ricky Palmer.

Elsewhere, Kevin Painter ended the day in 2^nd on 8 points, whilst Steven Plumstead and JT Davis sit 3^rd and 4^th respectively on 4 points each, with Ricky Palmer and Charlie Large sitting 5^th and 6^th on 2 points each.

In Group B, Mareno Michels took the early lead, after winning three of his four matches and recording victories against Tony O’Shea, Scott Walters and Jim McEwan, with his only defeat coming against Wayne Jones, to sit on 6 points from a possible 8 thus far.

Elsewhere, Jim McEwan also ended the evening on 6 points, but sits in 2^nd behind Michels on leg difference, whilst Tony O’Shea and Wayne Jones sit 3^rd and 4^th respectively on 4 points each, with Scott Walters sitting bottom on 0 points having suffered four defeats from four.

The Modus Super Series continues on Friday with players continuing to battle out as they aim to join Kristiaan De Boer in Saturday’s finale, with Dudbridge and Michels taking the early lead thus far. Group C will commence from 1pm GMT and Group B will commence from 10pm GMT.