Hareb, who had earlier routed top seed, Wu Siu Hong of Hong Kong, 211-148 in the first semi-final to advance to the finals while first runner-up, Sayed edged Thailand's Yannaphon Larpapharat, 245-224 in the other semi to face Hareb in the finals.
Hareb Al Mansoori started off the finals with a double as his more experienced compatriot failed to match his pace but picking up all his spares. The 36-year-old stepped up with four strikes-in-a-row from frame six to open up a gap of 30 pins.
Although Sayed responded with a double in frames eight and nine, it was a bit too late for the 38-year-old Sayed going down 205-244. Hareb, who has been bowling for nine years and have made numerous appearances in the tour, finally nailed his first tour title. |
