Clayton, the Number 17 seed in this year's tournament stopped the rot after five consecutive legs from Henderson to win through after previously going 2-0 up.
'The Ferret' was in cruise control to begin the tie with a 3-1 opening set win with a 95 average and 100% on the doubles and he was soon up 2-0 in no time with double 12 seeing him win the second 3-1.
But it was Henderson's turn to get back into the tie with a brilliant 85 checkout on the bull seeing him break throw and go 2-1 up. From there, he pinned double 10 to clinch it.
Like alluded to, it was five straight legs for Henderson and Clayton stopped the rot in style with a pivotal 140 checkout. He pinned double 10 with Henderson sat on 60 to force a deciding set.
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