Yaxley man beaten by six-time world indoor bowls champion

Nicky Brett.Nicky Brett.
Nicky Brett.
Yaxley plumber Nicky Brett’s interest in the 2022 World Indoor Championships came to an end yesterday (January 20).

Brett, the number two seed, lost in straight sets to six-time World Champion Alex Marshall in his singles quarter-final.

Marshall took a tight first set 8-7 before easing to an 8-4 win in the second set.

Brett, a former champion, lost in the mens pairs quarter-finals with partner Greg Harlow and was beaten heavily in the quarter of the mixed pairs when partnering Sophie Tolchard.

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