Miami Beach was the venue for the 3rd staging of the Budweiser ANBA Open on Sunday, and hopes were high for a first ever Aberdeen winner. Although last years champion Anthony Ginn chose not to defend his title, a quality field nevertheless took their chances. With 3 semi finalists in Derek Hearns, Pat McCarron and John McCann, it was looking like Aberdeen would enjoy a first ever winner, but Sean Boxall (Helensburgh) didn't read that particular script. After knocking McCann to the losers side of the draw in the "double elimination" style event, Sean faced Derek in the final of the "no-loss" side of the draw. An early 6-2 lead for Sean proved too big a gap for Derek to plug, as he lost 10-7. Meanwhile, McCann beat McCarron, and then Hearns to put him into the overall final-but had to beat Boxall twice to win the title. In a tight match, there was never more than 2 racks between the players, and Sean ensured there would be no need for a second final when he prevailed 11-10.
   The win caps a great year for Boxall, who in the last 2 months has represented Scotland in the Home Internationals, and climbed into the top 16 in the Scottish rankings.
 

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