Dott keeps place among the elite

Graeme Dott’s heroic performance in reaching the final of the Embassy World Championship final – with a cue which cost him nothing – has enabled him to cling onto his place in the top 16 for the 2004-2005 campaign.

The 26-year-old from Glasgow had slipped down to 26 in the provisional rankings for next season before beginning his campaign at The Crucible Theatre.