Shane Leonard wins three matches to reach Hong Kong Classic quarter-finals

Ireland’s Shane Leonard won three matches on 7 November to reach the quarter-finals on his Hong Kong Classic debut.

The Irish Bowls Federation reports that he beat Manesh Chellaram 8-7, 9-4 in round one and Nixon Man 8-3, 7-2 in round two. He then took the opening set 8-4 against Legolas Ng and drew the second 8-8 to secure his place in the last eight.

Leonard faces South Africa’s Cecil Bornman on Sunday 8 November. The federation lists the closing singles day at Craigengower Cricket Club, starting at 9am Hong Kong time, or noon AEDT.

See the official first-round result, second-round result and quarter-final schedule.