The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Smith, Ross at 1.83 — an implied 51% chance. The favourite delivered.

• van Veen, Gian: opened 1.96, closed 1.91 (49%)
• Smith, Ross: opened 1.79, closed 1.83 (51%)

Smith, Ross — recent form

• 2026-09-05Smith, Ross 4-0 Burton, Stephen
• 2026-08-30Smith, Ross 6-2 Anderson, Gary
• 2026-08-30Noppert, Danny 2-5 Smith, Ross
• 2026-08-30Smith, Ross 5-2 Chisnall, Dave
• 2026-08-30Clayton, Jonny 4-5 Smith, Ross

van Veen, Gian — recent form

• 2026-09-05van Veen, Gian 3-0 de Graaf, Jeffrey
• 2026-08-30van Veen, Gian 5-3 Wattimena, Jermaine
• 2026-08-29van Veen, Gian 4-0 Major, Nandor
• 2026-08-22van Veen, Gian 4-5 Klinge, Brody