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A SNOOKER star angrily hit the black ball to conclude a frame at the International Championship.
Stephen Maguire was competing against Xu Si when he became visibly frustrated with his performance in the ninth frame.
Stephen Maguire slapped the black ball to conclude a frame against Xu SiCredit: TNT Sports
Maguire still went on to win the matchCredit: Getty
The Scottish player, 44, was trailing the Chinese player in the frame 63-43 as he aimed to conclude the match.
Si had made several crucial shots to establish his lead before missing a shot on the blue ball.
Both Maguire and his opponent missed a few shots on the blue, preventing any further scoring.
One attempt left Maguire infuriated as the blue ball collided with the white ball and sent it into the middle pocket.
However, before the cue ball even dropped, Maguire decided to give up and angrily SLAPPED the black ball to end the frame.
He showed no remorse for his actions as he walked away and took a seat beside the table.
Maguire was later seen calming down and wiping his cue with a cloth from the table.
This concession of the frame brought the scores to 5-4, with Maguire still needing one more frame to win the match.
A tense tenth frame saw Maguire finally break free and secure the match despite his earlier frustrations.
Meanwhile, Judd Trump defeated Oliver Lines 6-2 and expressed his satisfaction with his current level of performance.
He stated: “Ollie has achieved some impressive results this year. He defeated Judd in Saudi Arabia and Mark Allen in Xi’an.
“They are two of the best players, so I’m sure he didn’t have much fear facing me.
“However, he didn’t play well at all today. He really struggled, and I just took advantage of that.
“As you age, it affects you a bit more. It’s the same old grind. There will be challenging moments to stay motivated.
“That is perfectly understandable. When you are actually out there, you are trying so hard to win. My game is at a decent level, which is encouraging.”
Trump also avoided a potential upset as he triumphed over David Lilley.
FAQ
What happened during the ninth frame of the match?
Stephen Maguire became frustrated with his performance and slapped the black ball to end the frame against Xu Si.
Did Maguire win the match?
Yes, despite his frustrations, Maguire won the match after a tense tenth frame.
What did Judd Trump say about Oliver Lines?
Trump praised Lines for his impressive performances this year but noted that Lines struggled during their match.
