Underdogs could be worth backing to have their day

Matthew Stevens has the class to beat any of his likely opponents if on a going dayCredit: Nigel Roddis

Indian Open, starts 5am tomorrow
There's a fairly weak draw for the third Indian Open and while experience could be of assistance in testing conditions in Hyderabad, where the action starts early tomorrow morning, it may still be worth giving some outsiders a go.

Stuart Bingham, Shaun Murphy, Ricky Walden, Marco Fu, Mark Williams, Barry Hawkins, Martin Gould and Ricky Walden are the eight top-16 players involved and it’s difficult to rule out anyone so early in the season.

Michael White, who lies just outside the top 16, is the defending champion having won the second Indian Open in Mumbai last year. He too has claims of a repeat.

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Adrian HumphriesRacing Post Sport

Published on 3 July 2016inSnooker tips

Last updated 19:27, 3 July 2016

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