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Dynamic Spanish Open 2010
EPBF Euro Tour
Villaitana Wellness, Golf & Business Resort
Avd. Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana, 7
Benidorm (Alicante)
Spain
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Thurs/Fri/Sat 2-3-4 December 2010

Villaitana Wellness, Golf & Business Resort - venue for the Spanish Euro Tour
Photographs � EPBF / Bethan Louise Sage - & used by Pro9 with express permission.
Appleton ends the Euro Tour season with another victory for the UK!

Darren Appleton has won the final Euro Tour event of 2010 with an 8-6 victory in the final over home favourite Francisco Diaz Pizarro at the prestigious Villaitana Wellness, Golf & Business Resort in Benidorm - we managed to snatch a few words with Darren after the tournament, and asked him some of the questions on everyone's minds...

Pro9: Congratulations Darren, what a great way to end your year on the Euro Tour, I hear you were in two minds about attending, why was that?

"Dynamite" Darren Appleton: Thanks Dave... Yes, two minds because it was my last euro tour and I've got so much to do before I go to the States, and then the weather came... Actually, Scott Higgins decided the night before to come to my house - if he hadn't, I would definitely have stayed at home, especially when I saw the weather on Wednesday morning, so I suppose I've got him to thank. We missed our original flight because he turned up late because of the bad road conditions.. But obviously now I'm glad I went!

Pro9: Was this a tough event, or do you prefer the ten ball events?

"Dynamite" Darren Appleton: Yes of course it's tough at any time but even more so when the pockets are so big and so many good players. I prefer 4 and half inch pockets, these play like well over 5 inch so it makes a big difference and because of the tapped tables it makes the break easier but at the end of the day, you need some rolls and you've got to pot the pressure balls which I did very well - played great all the way, just one match where I didn't play great against Mark Gray. I would have been sick to lose that as I was always in control but thankfully I took a good break and run at 7-7 after putting myself under so much pressure.

Besides that I was never trouble in the event, except the final was a great match and Diaz played great against me. He's always dangerous because he is so talented and attacks everything, but for the last 6 weeks I have been in great form and full of confidence, so I was pleased how I responded from 5-4 down as he was flying. I'm very happy and it's a great way to sign off the Euro Tour after a miserable season on it without playing too bad but go back to what I say - the tables are a great leveler and some players haven't given me chances because of the way the ball rolls. This game's crazy sometimes but since I changed a few things with my action I feel I am better than ever, and I feel there is still more to come from me so I'm excited for 2011.

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