Russell went on to win the title for the ninth time and a £6,000 prize, solidly beating Chris Shutt, 2166–1710 (52.8 vs. 42.8 avg. ), with four double and four triple centuries to Shutt's four and none, respectively.
Russell claimed the title for the ninth time and received a £6,000 prize, decisively defeating Chris Shutt by 2166–1710 (52.8 vs. 42.8 average), with Russell scoring four double and four triple centuries compared to none of Shutt's.