Nottingham Post published Anthony Hamilton battles to English Open win, but Michael Holt...

Anthony Hamilton claims he needed every ounce of his extensive experience as he battled to a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Adam Duffy in the first round of the English Open.The 45-year-old wasn't quite at his fluent best in a scrappy encounter, digging deep to overcome Duffy, who sits seven places above him in the world rankings.But while Hamilton – celebrating 25 years as a professional this season – did just enough to reach the second round, the Nottingham man knows he must up his..