Crucial Win on His Way to the Title | Luca Brecel vs Barry Hawkins | 2023 European Masters L16 S2

Enjoy the final frames of this crucial match that boosted the winner's confidence and paved the way to win the title.
- Barry started working with a sports psychologist and reached three finals in 2022 (the firsts since 2019): "I feel like my game's in good shape."
- Luca has a new cue: "I guess this is also a good cue ...I think I can get really close to my World Championship level."
Match date: 25 August 2023
All statistics are as of the game date unless otherwise noted.
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[@ziyadbagharib7803]

Regarding the opening quote - after this match, Luca's cue was found after all!

[@DJ-ct6so]

Many thanks Cesar. Well done Barry. Been around in or near the top echelon for quite a while. That break of 133 in the penultimate frame was impressive. And he did well to also beat players like Selby and Trump to win the tourney.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

While there are many commentators i do like, snooker without commentary can be a very peaceful experience

[@johnl4469]

Thanks Cesar.

[@EannaButler]

12:25 - Luca is the king of thin pots!
Delighted for Barry in this tournament...
And great that Luca is still the exciting player to watch, as he always was, but also now he's seen as a dangerous player...

[@FloydMaxwell]

The crispness. The cue power. The Shots Heard Round The World.

[@Antonowskyfly]

This is very much appreciated. Thank you! 👍👍

[@corallaroc2946]

Barry is such a consistent and actually brilliant player. Still, he has the tendency to fail in key moments (see 28:58). I am sure you are right, Cesar, confidence is what made him propel through his insecurities. In the final he did not just fall over the line, he stayed aggressive right until the end and it was a delight to watch him break free like that.

[@tinkertailor7385]

Some very crisp long shots by Luca. He was looking good to start with. Perhaps the tip change caused problems.

[@Govanification]

Interesting that Barry Hawkins cues left handed but uses his right hand on the cue when using the rest.

[@samal8622]

0:55 that screw by Luca is so satisfying to watch.

[@FloydMaxwell]

3:10 - one of the prettiest plants I've ever seen

[@KhunRoger]

Thank you, Cesar, for your excellent videos.

[@racingretro4850]

I'm Ton praram 3 user I was felt how hard to find y really your own cue, when it's gone it like heartbreaking.😢

[@akshayjaggi4686]

Plz upload Ronnie vs ding 2007 masters final match...I can't find that match anywhere on TH-cam...plz it's a request...i desperately want to see it 🙏🙏

[@user-kg8od1vf9m]

Отличный материал, ПРИЯТНО СМОТРЕТЬ !!!👍‼️🤝

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

The "replay a shot after a miss" rule has ruined gentlemens' snooker.

[@PatrickRyan147]

They had to bring it in because too many players were deliberately missing.. They were not being "gentlemen" 😊

[@MTS930]

Haven't seen the ref before

[@FloydMaxwell]

12:25 - impossibly fine cut? No problem.

[@FloydMaxwell]

18:50 - Francis Ford Coppola, in yellow ?

[@shreyaspranesh457]

He does look an awful lot like him

[@waqasshoukat1720]

Good brother ❤

[@waqasshoukat1720]

Brother please upload Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby 2014 world championship 🏆 please 😊

[@FloydMaxwell]

Imagine what he'd be like if he practiced, lol