BOWLS: Brett beats best mate to reach World semi-final
World number one Brett eased through against Greg Harlow in straight sets. He cruised through the first set 9-3 before battling to a 7-7 draw in the second set to equal his best-ever run in the tournament. Brett is seeded number two and will now play either Matthew Orrey or David Gourley, who play their quarter-final later tonight.
Brett was always in front in the opening set, even though some of the ends were close. Brett took the last three ends of a very close set with two doubles and a single to close out his good friend.
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Hide AdAfter three ends of the second set Brett held a 3-1 lead, but Harlow responded taking a double and then a count of three to go 6-5 up in the sixth end. Going into the final end of the set and Harlow led by one 7-6, but Brett found the one shot he required to make the semi-final which will take place at 2pm tomorrow (January 23) at Potters Resort, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk
Brett hasn’t dropped a set in the tournament yet. He also beat James Rippey 12-3, 8-4 & Les Gillett 9-4, 8-5.
First prize is worth £55,00. Brett has never reached the final in his six previous attempts in the competition.