Snooker: Ebdon gunning for Crucible glory
Peter Ebdon's odds on becoming world champion for the first time shortened dramatically after last night's win in the Regal Scottish Open.
Ebdon defeated Ken Doherty 9-7 to win his second ranking tournament of the season.
His reward was a cheque for £62,000 and cements his place in the top eight for next season.
"I thought this might be the final I won convincingly," said Ebdon.
"I set myself a target of winning two ranking tournaments this season and now I've achieved that goal.
"I would love to re-establish myself as a top-four player again and the way I have played here this week and in Ireland I must have a good chance of achieving that."
Doherty was philosophical after missing out on the chance of winning three ranking events in a row.
"It would have been nice to have made it three wins in a row," said the Dubliner.
"But if you had given me this run at the start of the season I would have bitten your hand off. I still have two trophies on the TV back home.
"Now I'm looking forward to the world championship."
