LONDON: Defending Champion Geet Sethi charged up late against England's Mike Russell but failed to cross the semifinal hurdle at the World Professional Billiards title at Leeds.
The eight time title holder Indian suffered 1231-1835 loss against Russell, also an eight time winner of the title, in the last four stage match at the Northern Snooker Centre. Russell out pointed Sethi in 1265-219 in the first session, which also included four breaks of 326, 236, 242 and 261. Sethi managed a break of 119 in the opening session.
The Indian veteran came back stronger in the second and final session to score 1012-570 and notching breaks of 101, 192, 335 and an unfinished 202.
He left very little scope for Russell, who had an unfinished break of 81. However, the Sethi's late charge could not help him as the Briton had already secured his place in the final.
Russell set up the title clash with compatriot Chris Shutt, who removed David Causier 1698-1464, for a repeat of 2005 final. Other six Indians, including debutant Pankaj Advani, were ousted in the earlier rounds.
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