Superb Smith on sealing third Players Championship title in a row: “I’m in a rich vein of form and long may it continue”

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Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at 09:04
Michael Smith QF UK Open 1
Michael Smith saw off Dirk van Duijvenbode to claim his third Players Championship title in a row to begin the latest double header in Niedernhausen.
One of the best finals seen in the history of the ProTour, Smith said he had the ability when needed to produce and that in terms of the depleted field, he can only see off what’s in front of him.
“I’m in a rich vein of form and long may it continue,” said Smith, who has now won 21 consecutive matches in Players Championship events.
“Every game I played today, I played really well. Whenever I need to pull a rabbit out of the hat, I'm able to produce something special.
“I’m looking forward to tomorrow now. There are some players missing, but you can only beat who is in front of you, and there’s still a lot of top players here.”