Steven Johnstone took the early lead on Monday, in ending Day One of Group A, top, after winning four of his five matches, with Week Six of Series Seven commencing at the Modus Super Series.
Johnstone, who last appeared at the Super Series back in April last year, made his long-awaited return by taking the early lead in Group A, after winning four matches from five.
The Scot recorded victories against Reece Colley, Tom Sykes, Darryl Pilgrim and Damian Mol, with his only defeat coming against Jimmy Van Schie, to end the day on 8 points from a possible 10.
Elsewhere, three players in Reece Colley, Darryl Pilgrim and Tom Sykes ended the day 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively overall on 6 points each, whilst Jimmy Van Schie sits in 5th on 4 points and Damian Mol bottom on 0 points, having suffered five straight defeats on his Super Series debut.
The Modus Super Series continues on Tuesday with the six players returning, hoping to boost their chances of securing a place in Saturday’s Finale, with Johnstone leading the way thus far.
Play will begin at 9:30am BST and will be streamed live on the Modus YouTube channel, Sporty Stuff TV or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.
Modus Super Series Week Six
Monday 1st April
Group A (Day One)
Darryl Pilgrim 4-0 Tom Sykes
Steven Johnstone 4-0 Reece Colley
Jimmy Van Schie 4-3 Damian Mol
Reece Colley 4-0 Darryl Pilgrim
Tom Sykes 4-0 Damian Mol
Jimmy Van Schie 4-1 Steven Johnstone
Darryl Pilgrim 4-1 Damian Mol
Reece Colley 4-2 Jimmy Van Schie
Steven Johnstone 4-1 Tom Sykes
Reece Colley 4-0 Damian Mol
Steven Johnstone 4-3 Darryl Pilgrim
Tom Sykes 4-2 Jimmy Van Schie
Steven Johnstone 4-0 Damian Mol
Tom Sykes 4-3 Reece Colley
Darryl Pilgrim 4-3 Jimmy Van Schie
—–ENDS—–
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