The 56th Brunswick Ballmaster Open concluded on Sunday at Tali Bowling Hall in Helsinki with Santtu Tahvanainen taking the title after a strong performance in the final.
In the championship match, Santtu Tahvanainen defeated Rami Mukkula 204-170, securing the trophy and the top prize of €10,000.
It was a slow and nervous start to the final, as both players traded spares and opens. As the game progressed, Santtu Tahvanainen found better consistency, and when Mukkula opened in the ninth after a split, Santtu took advantage to seal the match.
The win caps a demanding week of competition that once again attracted a strong international field to Helsinki.
Earlier in the finals, Rami Mukkula booked a place in the title match by defeating Linus Boström, while Santtu Tahvanainen advanced to the final after a win over Jarno Lahti.
More details from the final matches, including comments from the winner, will be added shortly.
Almost 490 players from 22 countries took part in this year’s Brunswick Ballmaster Open.
