As a result, he finished ahead of Adams and North who both claimed three victories each albeit with two defeats.
All players will play the new format between Monday - Wednesday and they will accumulate points over the three days with the top player making it to the final on Saturday.
Second and third from there go through to Thursday and Friday nights with three new players.
The players who finish fourth, fifth and sixth then play Thursday and Friday morning with three new players.
The top two from morning and night sessions from there will make up the five player final on Saturday night.
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