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2634: Antwerp prepares for the World Open ... |
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2913: ... and what a setting at the old Haldelsbeurs. |
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2811: VIP guests receive special treatment. |
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2728: Promoters Luc Mattens and Robert Decant realise their dream. |
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0507: Simon Parke beats fourth seed Stewart Boswell in the 3rd round ... |
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0602: ... but can't repeat the performane against White in the quarters. |
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1302: Lincou battles against Power. |
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1031: Palmer on his toes against Heath. |
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0629: Nicol struggles past Ricketts. |
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1703: White destroys Nicol in the semi-finals ... |
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1718: ... and celebrates a famous win. |
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1818: Palmer battles against Power in the semis ... |
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1822: It's a close contest with lots of decisions ... |
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1906: An accidental collision puts Power down ... |
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1923: ... and Power is forced to retire. |
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3003: Power's eye injury. |
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1931: Stilt Walkers open the finals evening ... |
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2202: ... and Robert Edwards brings on the finalists. |
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2102: Palmer struggles to get into the final ... |
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2305: White takes a 2-0 lead ... |
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2232: Palmer recovers, but White reaches match ball ... |
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2129: ... but misses out , twice. |
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2522: Palmer takes control of a great final ... |
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2420: ... and claims the World Open title. |
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3227: Congratulations from Melinda ... |
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3333: ... and a handsome cheque. |
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3133: David Palmer - World Champion! |
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