Peter Ebdon v Matthew Stevens, 2002

Hazel Irvine relives the 2002 semi-final between Peter Ebdon and Matthew Stevens. The standard of scoring was exceptionally high in this match with 22 breaks over 50 in the first 25 frames. Ebdon, staring defeat in the face, dug deep to secure a hard-earned victory over the Welshman. The Force would then go on to beat Stephen Hendry in the final. It was the first time ever that a semi and a final have been won in deciders by the champion.