Jimmy White’s dreams of advancing to the third round of the English Open were dashed as he suffered a resounding 4-1 defeat at the hands of Joe Perry in Brentwood on Saturday. Despite managing to avoid a whitewash by claiming the fourth frame, White was unable to withstand Perry’s dominant performance, which saw him secure victory with relative ease and book a showdown with Chris Wakelin.

“The Whirlwind” White’s English Open campaign came to an abrupt end following his defeat to Perry, who showcased his prowess with a stunning 97 break in the second frame before sealing the match in his favor. Perry’s next challenge will see him take on world No. 24 Chris Wakelin in the third round.

The opening frame of the match began in a scrappy manner, with White having the opportunity to secure it after accumulating 55 points. However, a missed red down a rail allowed Perry to swoop in and claim the frame. The momentum continued to swing in Perry’s favor as he produced a break of 97 in the second frame, doubling his lead and moving closer to victory.

Despite White’s valiant efforts, he missed crucial opportunities to make a significant impact in the match. A missed straightforward red in the third frame proved costly, as Perry capitalized on the mistake to extend his lead. White managed to secure the fourth frame after a tight safety battle, but Perry’s dominance prevailed as he closed out the win to set up a meeting with Wakelin in the next round.

In another fixture on Saturday evening, Jamie Jones impressed with a break of 130 in his comprehensive 4-0 victory over Joshua Thomond. Jones will now face Chinese star Zhou Yuelong in the upcoming round on Tuesday, showcasing the competitive nature of the English Open tournament.