Keith Rooney 2-1 James Wade (1-3, 3-0, 3-1)
Sky Bet World Grand Prix First Round

IRISH qualifier Keith Rooney delighted the home crowd by reaching the second round of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix with a 2-1 win over James Wade.

Local lad Rooney trailed Wade after losing the first set 3-1, but won six of the next seven legs to progress to the last 16.

The 24-year-old will take on Dennis Priestley on Wednesday night, he admitted: "It's so exciting, Dennis is an idol of mine and I'm sure the crowd will love it.

"They were behind me all the way tonight and I really enjoyed it.

"I'm delighted but I wish James all the best too, he's a great up and coming player and he'll bounce back."

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