Causier started the match in better form than defending champion Russell, but following Russell's 209 at visit 8, the scores were more or less level. The scores remained approximately level until the 18th visit, when Mike Russell made a delightful 492 break, to take him into the second session some 450 ahead. In the second session Mike Russell converted his unfinished break to 231, and with a further double century left David Causier too much to do. So Russell continues to the final, looking for his 9th World Title.

In a close first session, it wasn’t until the 20th and 22nd final unfinished visit that Geet Sethi, a former multi-world champion, edged ahead, leaving the spectators to look forward to an interesting final session. In the second session, it was counter attack by counter attack right up to the last 12 minutes, and when Sethi came to the table with the scoreboard recording 1291 points each, his subsequent break of 103 was the deciding factor, and although Shutt did get back to the table, he was double baulked, which left Geet at the table when the final time bell rang.

The first session of the final was all Mike Russell, the defending and 8-times champion. Geet Sethi, also a former 5-time champion set off with 3 early breaks, with Russell contributing a 176. There was then a short series of safety play with Russell ending this with a triple century.

In the second session, although Geet scored 119 more points, it was all Mike Russell, securing his 9th World Title.