World title for on-song Selby

Mark Selby has been crowned Sangsom Six Reds world champion after beating Ricky Walden 8-6 in the final in Thailand.

The Jester from Leicester pocketed a cheque for £40,000 but, more importantly, confirmed his position as the man in form at the moment.

Only two weeks ago Selby won the second PTC event in Sheffield and now, having added the Six Reds title in Bangkok, he is definitely the man to beat.

Selby, the world No.9, said: “I’m chuffed to bits to win, especially as it’s back-to-back titles.

“I played really solid and did what I had to do.

“I’m really happy because Six Reds is such a lottery, anyone can win it, especially when there are so many top-class players who are in it.”

Selby was never behind after taking the opening two frames against his good friend Walden, the world No.20 from Flintshire, and kept his nose in front to take the trophy.

This is the second time Selby has earned the right to call himself world champion after his success in the world eight-ball pool final four years ago.

If he maintains this form for the rest of the season, who is to say he won’t bag his third world title come May at the Crucible?

Mark Selby 8-6 Ricky Walden
60-7, 64(63)-0, 7-43, 1-41, 54-5, 1-41, 59-27, 6-39, 71(71)-0, 42-30, 0-62(58), 9-41, 56-17