Wizard of Oz Simon Whitlock continued his spellbinding run to conjure up
an impressive 4-1 victory over teenage Dutch sensation Fabian Roosenbrand.
In a rare second round game without any seeds it took the Aussie
number one just 41 minutes to despatch the left hander from Holland.
The confident Aussie said:" I had a shaky start
but then relaxed and got into the match. I knew I had to take control and
prevent him from getting into the game.
"I enjoyed myself and am here to win this week like the other guys. I
have confidence in my own ability but you need to believe in yourself," said
Whitlock.
The Aussie, who reached the semi finals three years ago had the
chance to take the opening set, edging into a 2-1 lead and was first to the
double but missed two attempts for double 16 and then double eight as the cool
Dutchman levelled with double tops. Whitlock, throwing first held his nerve to
clinch the set.
The Aussie had the chance to make a mark in the next but missed
double
