Doherty gains Swail revenge
Former world champion Ken Doherty won a high-quality all-Irish battle to secure a place in the second round of the Malta Cup.
The Dubliner compiled two century breaks as he defeated Belfast’s Joe Swail 5-3.
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The Dubliner compiled two century breaks as he defeated Belfast’s Joe Swail 5-3.
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