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Mitchell Mann Battles Car Trouble to Reach Last 32 at British Open

Posted : 25 September 2025

Mitchell Mann showed remarkable resilience as he overcame both a car breakdown and a frame penalty to defeat Gao Yang 4-3, advancing to the last 32 of the Unibet British Open in Cheltenham. The 33-year-old faced an unexpected challenge when a dashboard warning light signaled a flat tire just 20 minutes into his drive from Birmingham.

 

Stranded without a spare, Mann was rescued by friends who helped him reach the venue, although he arrived ten minutes late and began the match 1-0 down. Despite the rocky start, he fought back to claim a tense deciding frame with a clearance from the last red.

 

Mann will face Antoni Kowalski in the third round on Wednesday night, hoping for a smoother journey to the table. His performance highlighted his determination and composure under pressure, turning what could have been a stressful day into a memorable victory. Mann admitted the experience taught him a lesson about planning ahead, joking about the uncertainty of where his car ended up after the incident.

 

Other notable winners included Judd Trump, who recovered from losing the opening frame to beat tour rookie Leone Crowley 4-1, hitting a top break of 100.

 

Mark Allen continued his winning streak with a 4-1 victory over Bulcsu Revesz, setting up a clash with Mark Williams in the next round. Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy defeated Scott Donaldson 4-1 with a top run of 80 and will face Neil Robertson in another anticipated last 32 match.

 

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