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Hendry sent packing by Gould
Snooker, 10:20, February 18, 2009 ,
Part-time casino croupier Martin Gould ensured Stephen Hendry did not make it past the first round of the Welsh Open.
Former world champion Hendry did take the seventh frame to ensure it would go to the wire but qualifier Gould held his nerve to clinch a memorable win and set up a second-round clash with Joe Swail.
The defeat marked a new low for Hendry, who has now lost his opening match in four of the first six ranking events of the campaign.
The 40-year-old told www.worldsnooker.com: "It was just one of those days. I missed more balls than him and that's why I lost."
"I can't believe I've beaten him," Gould said. "I fancied my chances because I've been consistent this season.
"Stephen's one of the greatest players ever so you have to respect him, but I thought I handled it nicely. I changed my cue action recently and it's paying dividends."