Jack Lisowski 4-3 Mark Joyce - The final frame of this match kind of sums it up for both players. Joyce needed too many chances and couldn't make the most of things. Lisowski meanwhile was much more clinical and with the balls nicely placed in the decider he didn't hesitate or waste any time, completing a superb 103 clearance to advance to the last 64. The way he's playing another big week could be in store for the left hander.
The answer to the earlier question regarding Joyce was a no. He breaks down just 35 ahead and then from a later snooker escape he gives Lisowski his opportunity. He looks far more likely to make it count, particularly with the reds all in the middle of the table and sitting nicely.
Deciding Frame - It's Mark Joyce who has the first chance in the final frame with Lisowski again playing too openly. The question though is whether Joyce can do what Lisowski has done more of in this match and win the frame in one visit.
Frame Lisowski - After earning the opportunity to counter, no second invitation was needed for Lisowski. A clever shot to bring the only difficult red from the cushion is the highlight of a 73 clearance that means we're going all the way here on table 3. 3-3
Joyce gets to 40 before finding himself on a red of medium difficulty and missing. Lisowski misses a half chance but then pots a good red in the middle shortly after to earn a counter chance.
Frame 6 - Lisowski in first in frame six and from the fourth shot of the break he hammers into the reds from the black, spreading them everywhere only to watch one fall in the middle pocket. That's gifted Joyce an excellent chance to close out the match.
Frame Joyce - At the third time of asking Joyce takes his opportunity and makes a nice break of 65 on this occasion to regain the lead. Lisowski chasing again now and needs to tighten up here. 3-2 Joyce
Joyce lost position early in the last break but has his third chance of the frame now. Needs to make one of these count given Lisowski's response in the last two frames.
Frame 5 - Joyce needs to calm things down here after watching his 2-0 lead disappear. He has an early opening in frame five but needs to get the pack open soon.
Frame Lisowski - It certainly didn't take long at all for Lisowski. A run of 68 swiftly pulls him level against Mark Joyce and it's game on on table 3. 2-2
Frame 4 - An early half chance for Joyce is missed and Lisowski is now right in among the reds. The reds are all waiting and this the kind of chance you expect him to win the frame from in no time.
Frame Lisowski - Jack has indeed got himself on the board. A clearance of 71 is enough to halve the deficit. 2-1 Joyce.
Joyce has had a couple of opportunities but things ran awkward and he had to play safe. Lisowski then thunders a long red in and looks like taking the frame.
Frame 3 - Lisowski in first in the third frame and one he badly needs if he's going to win this match. He's missed on 37 though, overhitting a red that the pocket would never accept.
Frame Joyce - A run of 64 from Joyce is enough to leave Lisowski needing a snooker with five reds remaining. Lisowski never looks like getting the chance to lay one before allowing Joyce back in to put the frame beyond doubt. Not Jack's afternoon so far.
It didn't take long for Joyce's second chance to come courtesy of an excellent long red. He's been in ever since and looks comfortable as he aims to double his advantage.
Frame 2 - First chance to Joyce after Lisowski misses a red to middle. Not many open reds at all though and he can't do any better than two reds with two yellows.
Frame Joyce - A second chance came for Joyce and he's grabbed it, clearing easily to take the opening frame. 1-0 Joyce
Lisowski's chance went astray and Joyce potted the last red and got to the green before missing what was a difficult frame ball shot. Safety on the green now.
Frame 1 - Finally made it back in and Joyce and Lisowski are still in the opening frame. Joyce has the slight upper hand but Lisowski is in with a half chance. Final red on the side cushion but near the middle pocket. Green close to cushion also.
Think this one is set to come out on table 3 after Mei Xiwen and Jak Jones overran slightly. Expecting this one to be a good contest between Shanghai Masters semi finalist Jack Lisowski and UK Championship quarter finalist Mark Joyce. Both were in the Grand Prix last week and beat higher ranked opposition to make the last 16.
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