Nikhil Saigal’s path to success in the ongoing CCI Snooker Classic 2024 has been marked by grit and a lot of focus. In a thrilling Round 2 encounter, Saigal narrowly escaped defeat against Hyderabad’s Abed Syed, securing a fortunate final black pot amidst a desperate 33 clearance. This stroke of luck bolstered Saigal’s confidence as he smoothly sailed into Round 3 to face NSCI’s Shubhojit Roy.
Against Roy, Saigal displayed solid and confident gameplay, taking calculated risks and going for his shots. Despite a valiant effort from Roy, Saigal’s attacking style of play proved to be decisive. With the frame scores tied at 1 each, Saigal seized control of the match, relentlessly pressing forward to secure a convincing 4-1 victory. Saigal qualified for the Top 64 and seems confident on putting up a better show.
“I feel fortunate to have survived my first match against Abed, and it served as a wake-up call for me to address my weaknesses. I’m relieved that I was able to execute my shots effectively, and I’m committed to continuously improving with every frame I play.” expressed Saigal, reflecting on his games with a sense of relief and determination.The qualifiers are filling the spots and the best are on their way for the ultimate Snooker showdown only at Sir Wilson Jones Billiards Room, CCI.
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