Stephen Hendry comeback ends in first round Gibraltar Open loss to Matthew Selt
Stephen Hendry was beaten by Matthew Selt on his snooker comeback (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Stephen Hendry announced his return to the professional tour with the 776th century of his career but it was not enough to prevent a 4-1 defeat to Matthew Selt in the first round of the Gibraltar Open in Milton Keynes.
It marked the seven-time champion’s first match since he had announced his retirement after a crushing defeat to Stephen Maguire in the quarter-finals of the 2012 World Championships.
But for a foul on his very first shot when he attempted a two-cushion roll-up to the pack of reds, Hendry showed every indication of being equipped for the challenge, culminating in his superb break of 107 to briefly level the match in the second frame.
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Stephen Hendry comeback ends in first round Gibraltar Open loss to Matthew Selt
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