Nathan Aspinall produced an inspired display to claim his maiden Betfred World Matchplay title on a remarkable night at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
Aspinall delivered a darting masterclass to dispatch Jonny Clayton 18-6 in Sunday’s showpiece, reeling off 11 consecutive legs midway through the match on his way to claiming his second televised ranking title.
The former UK Open champion averaged 96, crashed in seven maximums and converted five ton-plus checkouts to triumph in the biggest match of his career, which lifts him to a career-high of world number five.
“It’s an amazing feeling. I’m so happy for me and my family and so proud of myself,” claimed Aspinall, who becomes the 12th player to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy.