Wayne Martin wins the Holgates Masters

Wayne Martin beat Andrew Diacopoulos 4-0 on Tuesday evening to win the Holgates Masters for a second time, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022.

Last season’s champion, Keith Holgate, was on hand to present the trophy to Wayne. Thanks to Holgates of Nottingham for their continued sponsorship of the tournament and to Paul Wainwright who kept the scores and provided a match report (see below).

Steve Butler
Nottingham Snooker

Match Report

Frame 1
A scrappy frame both had a few chances, Andy making a small break of 28 although Wayne just kept plugging really and making the most of his chances to open up a one frame lead.

Frame 2
A close affair both getting chances Wayne making a 45 in the frame and taking a 2-0 lead.

Frame 3
Andy gets the first chance, goes in the pack off the blue and ends up with absolutely nothing, so is forced into a difficult red which is subsequently missed. Wayne comes in to make a lovely 78 break to take the frame and lead 3-0.

Frame 4
Wayne got in first with a break of 45 then missed a straight red which was close to the cushion. Andy replied with 46. Both had chances until Wayne potted a superb long red, swinging the white round two cushions to leave a straight pink with the rest to take the frame and match to become 2023/24 Holgates Masters champion.

Frame Scores (Wayne first)
62-33, 70-44, 78(78)-16, 79-62