Ken Doherty is anxious to avoid an early exit from the opening tournament of the new season – and he got past the first hurdle with a fine display in the first round of the LG Cup at Preston today.
Doherty, runner-up to Mark Williams in last season’s world and UK Championship, lost the first frame but recovered quickly to beat Gerard Greene 5-2.
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