Davis vs Parrott - First Round Decider Drama!

In 2007 John Parrott and Steve Davis met for the last ever time in the world championship in this first round clash and almost inevitably the score arrived at 9-9 with a decider needed to sort out who would go through. This frame will never be remembered as a classic, but it is notable for a tricky situation involving a red over a corner pocket which Parrott tries to remove with the black and is accused by the commentators of unsportsmanlike conduct!

[@danielkarmy4893]

While the frame wasn't a classic, the match absolutely was! John racing into an almost-unassailable lead, Steve roaring back at him, John finding an extra gear to move to 9-6 up, missing the simplest yellow off its spot for the frame and match, Steve suddenly revitalised and reeling off three frames in quick succession - if anyone says they don't like snooker, show them this match! Different stages of their careers - Steve at nearly 50, still the seeded player in the draw, John at 43 on a sharp decline, but one he would stave off for one more year, with his performances at this World Championship. With qualifying wins over James Leadbetter - only 10-7 - and David Gray, plus this ginger scalp, he'd rise four places in the rankings, from 43rd to 39th. Steve - again, aged 50 - would be the world number 11 for the 2007-08 season!

[@SnookerBreak]

I only have this frame unfortunately. Full marks to you for remembering all that - very impressive.