Johnny Haines and Graham Hall took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day One of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Kevin Burness in Saturday’s finale at the MODUS Super Series.
Legendary open circuit player Haines, who last appeared at the Super Series back in March, made a perfect return by taking the early lead in Group C, after completing a clean sweep with five wins from five, as he recorded victories against Pim Van Bijnen, Brian Raman, Will Beaden, Simon Wilkinson and Alex Williams, to sit on a maximum 10 points from a possible 10 thus far.
Elsewhere, Brian Raman and Alex Williams ended the day 2nd and 3rd respectively overall on 6 points each, whilst Will Beaden sits in 4th on 4 points, with Simon Wilkinson and Pim Van Bijnen sitting 5th and 6th on 2 points each.
In Group B, Graham Hall took the early lead after completing a clean sweep with four wins from four, as he recorded victories against Jamie Owens, Jamie Lewis, Alec Small and John O’Shea, to sit on a maximum 8 points from a possible 8 thus far.
Elsewhere, three players in John O’Shea, Jamie Owens and Alec Small ended the evening 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively on 4 points each, with Jamie Lewis sitting bottom on 0 points having suffered four straight defeats.
The MODUS Super Series continues on Friday with players continuing to battle out as they aim to join Kevin Burness in Saturday’s finale, with Haines and Hall 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, Pluto TV or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.
Modus Super Series Week Three
Thursday 29th May
Group C (Day One)
Johnny Haines 4-1 Pim Van Bijnen
Alex Williams 4-3 Will Beaden
Brian Raman 4-1 Simon Wilkinson
Alex Williams 4-0 Pim Van Bijnen
Johnny Haines 4-3 Brian Raman
Will Beaden 4-3 Simon Wilkinson
Brian Raman 4-0 Pim Van Bijnen
Alex Williams 4-1 Simon Wilkinson
Johnny Haines 4-1 Will Beaden
Brian Raman 4-1 Alex Williams
Pim Van Bijnen 4-1 Will Beaden
Johnny Haines 4-2 Simon Wilkinson
Will Beaden 4-1 Brian Raman
Johnny Haines 4-2 Alex Williams
Simon Wilkinson 4-3 Pim Van Bijnen
Group B Day One
John O’Shea 4-0 Alec Small
Graham Hall 4-1 Jamie Owens
John O’Shea 4-0 Jamie Lewis
Alec Small 4-3 Jamie Owens
Graham Hall 4-1 Jamie Lewis
Jamie Owens 4-2 John O’Shea
Graham Hall 4-2 Alec Small
Jamie Owens 4-2 Jamie Lewis
Graham Hall 4-3 John O’Shea
Alec Small 4-2 Jamie Lewis
—–ENDS—–
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