“THE prestigious World Indoor Bowls Championships is rolling on at speed at Potters Resorts – and the ladies singles final is on NOW! A new champion will be crowned after six-time winner Katherine Rednall was KNOCKED OUT in the quarter-final. Julie Forrest confirmed her spot in the final earlier yesterday, and she will face Beth”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
A new champion will be crowned after six-time winner Katherine Rednall was KNOCKED OUT in the quarter-final.
Julie Forrest confirmed her spot in the final earlier yesterday, and she will face Beth Riva after she beat Chelsea Spencer 2-1.
Riva is looking to do the double after winning the mixed Pairs alongside Jason Banks this week.
Elsewhere, Stewart Anderson is the firm favourite to win the open singles title once again this year after he picked up the iconic award for a third time in 2024.
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- Latest score – Forrest vs Riva (Set 1)It’s now five ends on the spin for Forrest.
Nothing falling Riva’s way – but she can still turn this best-of-11 set around.
- Julie Forrest 8-4 Beth Riva
- Latest score – Forrest vs Riva (Set 1)Tough break for Riva, who tries to smash two Forrest bowls out of the way in End 5.
All she succeeds in doing is knocking them closer to the jack.
A massive slice of good fortune for Forrest, who extends her lead to three.
- Julie Forrest 7-4 Beth Riva
- Latest score – Forrest vs Riva (Set 1)And just like that, Forrest leads.
A strong End 4 from the 56-year-old, who seals another two points to jump ahead for the first time.
- Julie Forrest 5-4 Beth Riva
- Latest score – Forrest vs Riva (Set 1)No panic from the experienced Forrest, who has won four gold medals at this tournament.
She responds to the early setback by taking back-to-back ends, closing the gap to a single bowl.
- Julie Forrest 3-4 Beth Riva
- Latest score – Forrest vs Riva (Set 1)That’s how to start a world final.
Forrest unable to find her range from the off – and the young Scot has made her pay.
Four points to get us going in the first end as Riva draws in a perfect bowl from left to right.
- Julie Forrest 0-4 Beth Riva
- Latest score – Forrest vs RivaThe players have made their entrance in Great Yarmouth.
Experience vs youth in this match, with Riva, 21, looking completely unfazed by the occasion.
- Up next – Julie Forrest vs Beth RivaIt’s the Ladies’ Final next up in Great Yarmouth.
Two-time singles winner Julie Forrest takes on 21-year-old debutant Beth Riva.
Two Scots going head-to-head for the gold medal – this one should be a cracker.
The first jack will be sent down just after 1pm.
- Coming upThe players and fans currently enjoying a lunch break before the eagerly-awaited afternoon session.
Action returns to the blue rink at 1pm, with the Ladies’ final.
Here’s how the afternoon is set to play out from Great Yarmouth:
- Julie Forrest vs Beth Riva – Ladies Final
- Darren Rowland vs Paul Foster – Mens Singles, Round 2
- The players speakDebutant Heitzman said: “Mark played really well.
“As a qualifier, I can learn from this. Overall I’m pleased, it’s a good first experience.
Dawes added: “I knew the first two balls would be key.
“I think the key in the game was I got the bigger scores. When Martin got in, I limited the damage.”
- Mark Dawes BEATS Martin HeitzmanA demolition job from the World No. 6.
Dawes on top form in that match, wrapping it up in straight sets as he races to a 10-5, 9-4 victory.
Following his win, Paul Hartley awaits for Dawes in the next round.
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 2)Important points for Heitzman as he closes the gap going into End 7.
As it stands, Dawes will be heading through into the next round – but Heitzman not going without a fight.
- Mark Dawes 5-4 Martin Heitzman (1-0 in sets)
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 2)A big result in End 4 for Dawes, who finds two shots with a brilliant draw into the jack.
Time running out for Heitzman to turn this around.
- Mark Dawes 5-2 Martin Heitzman (1-0 in sets)
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 2)Dawes continues to dominate as we head into the second set.
Heitzman cuts a frustrated figure as the 42-year-old races into an early lead after two ends.
- Mark Dawes 3-1 Martin Heitzman (1-0 in sets)
- Latest score – Dawes vs HeitzmanIt’s Dawes in control of this match as he seals the first set.
He plays it safe during the final end, securing a shot to take the opening set 10-5.
All to do now for Heitzman to keep his World Championship dream alive.
- First set – Mark Dawes 10-5 Martin Heitzman
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 1)Into the final end of this set and its Dawes who has it in the palm of his hand.
Heitzman needs something special – four shots to be exact – to even level.
- Mark Dawes 9-5 Martin Heitzman
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 1)A missed opportunity for Heitzman, who attempts to smash Dawes’ bowl out of the way and steal back the lead.
He misjudges the shot, with Dawes extending his lead as his bowl hugs onto the jack.
We head into End 7 with the set still in the balance.
- Mark Dawes 7-5 Martin Heitzman
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 1)Beautiful draw shot in from Dawes as he tries to win back three shots in End 5.
The string is out to see if he’s managed it – a nervy wait, but Dawes eventually gets the call to retake the lead.
- Mark Dawes 6-5 Martin Heitzman
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 1)A great response from former England Junior International Heitzman.
He produces back-to-back Ends of two shots to retake the lead in this crucial opening set.
- Mark Dawes 3-5 Martin Heitzman
- Latest score – Dawes vs Heitzman (Set 1)It’s a strong start for the four-time champion.
After going behind in the opening end, he responds with a superb three-shot effort in End 2.
- Mark Dawes 3-1 Martin Heitzman
- Next up – Dawes vs Heitzman Here we go then, live action from the World Championships in Great Yarmouth.
Mark Dawes and Martin Heitzman about to battle it out in a second-round contest.
A huge day of drama underway.
- Scores on the DawesMark Dawes faces Martin Heitzman in our first game of the day from 10am.
The four-time champion is on the quest for a fifth medal this week in Great Yarmouth.
Dawes’ last title came in 2021, with the Accounting Assistant hoping for more success this year on the blue rink.
- Bowled over21-year-old Beth Riva has taken the world championships by storm – and is being hailed the “future of bowls.”
After winning a maiden title in the mixed doubles, Riva goes for individual glory later today in the Ladies’ final.
Jason Foster said after his loss to Riva and her playing partner Jason Banks: “I am very proud of her.
“She and Jason are the future of bowls.
“Katherine and I did struggle, but that was down to how Jason and Beth played. Jason was unbelievable in the first set.”
- Ladies final dayAll eyes will be on the Ladies final at Potters today as Julie Forrest takes on Beth Riva.
It is set to be an all-Scottish epic from 1pm.
Riva won the mixed title alongside Jason Banks this week while Forrest is looking to win the World Bowls Tour title for the third time.
- Four finals to comeThere are still four more finals to come in the World Indoor Bowls Championships.
Here is when they will be played:
- Thurs, Jan 23 – Ladies Singles final (1pm)
- Sat, Jan 25 – Masters final (7.30pm)
- Sun, Jan 26 – Champion of Champions final (9am)
- Sun, Jan 26 – Singles final (2pm)
- Prize money?The winner of the open singles at Potters will take home £50,000 in prize money.
While the pairs winners receive £20,000, which split between the two players.
The breakdown for the winners is as follows:
- Open Singles: £50,000
- Women’s Singles: £50,000
- Open Pairs winners: £20,000