Three-time Asian billiards champion Dhruv Sitwala of India crashed at the last hurdle going down rather tamely to a domineering David Causier of England in the final of the World Billiards Championship, played at the Landywood Snooker Club, Walsall, England on Thursday.
The left-handed Sitwala was clueless was unable to find his touch and get into a rhythm while Causier was on a roll and had five century breaks of 167, 120, 168, 100, 114 and an equal number of double century efforts of 208, 295, 261, 241 and 288. He seemed to have saved his best for last as he signed off with a humongous break of 699 to complete the demolition of the Indian challenger. Sitwala was clearly not at his best and managed just three notable breaks of 98, 92 and 115.
Earlier in the semi-finals, David Causier beat Robert Hall (ENG) 1918-824, Dhruv Sitwala beat Darren Clark (ENG) 1656-610.
Results – finals: David Causier (ENG) beat Dhruv Sitwala (IND) 2948-677.
Semi-finals: David Causier beat Robert Hall (ENG) 1918-824, Dhruv Sitwala beat Darren Clark (ENG) 1656-610.