Emma Bonney clinches bragging rights over boyfriend Nigel Ward with Portsmouth Billiards League scratch title

Emma Bonney overcame a slow start to beat boyfriend Nigel Ward to the Portsmouth Billiards League individual scratch title, writes Steve Toms.
By Rob Atkins
Published 24th Jul 2019, 13:47 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2019, 14:00 BST
Emma Bonney won her 13th world billiards title in DecemberEmma Bonney won her 13th world billiards title in December
Emma Bonney won her 13th world billiards title in December

The 43-year-old, who clinched her 13th world crown in December, left it late before asserting her authority in a 600-456 success.

After both players made a sluggish start, Ward enjoyed breaks of 64, 31, 34, 44, 31, 39 and 41.

Bonney replied in style with runs of 44, 39, 37 and 37.

And once she edged ahead, Bonney never looked back.