Jimmy White rolls back the years with a comeback win to qualify for European Masters
- Seb Sternik
- 25 July 2022
Six-time world championship finalist Jimmy White secured his spot at the European Masters in Furth with a memorable victory.
White was forced to fightback from 4-2 down to beat Andrew Pagett 5-4 during the qualifying tournament in Leicester.
The ten-time ranking event winner struggled for results on the tour last season, with Sunday's victory marking his first win since last August's British Open.
That, however, does not include the World Senior Championship, which was won by White for a record third time last May.
Jimmy White. 60 years old. Still making centuries.#BVEuroSeries | @BetVictor pic.twitter.com/fC6Ea0vvav
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) July 25, 2022
The 60-year-old was staring down the barrel of a defeat this weekend, with Pagett needing just one frame to seal the win.
Despite this, the Whirlwind never threw in the towel and rallied with breaks of 58 and 133 on his way to a sensational victory.
Elsewhere, four-time world champion John Higgins bowed out of the competition following a 5-3 defeat to Scott Donaldson. The Perth-based player produced breaks of 51, 52 and 60 on his way to European Masters qualification.
Scott Donaldson beats John Higgins 5-3 in their @BetVictor European Masters qualifier!
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) July 24, 2022
Elsewhere Jimmy White rallied from 4-2 down to beat Andrew Pagett in a decider 👏#BVEuroSeries
Belgium's Luca Brecel, on the other hand, blitzed Andy Lee aside as he secured his ticket to Furth with a 5-1 demolition.
Aaron Hill also progressed as he top scored with a break of 103 during his 5-1 defeat of Chen Zifan.
Graeme Dott, in contrast, put on a masterclass in a 5-0 whitewash over Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
