Jimmy White, 62, was surprised by his unusual victory at the Northern Ireland Open.

In his sixties, snooker legend Jimmy White continues to amaze audiences with his impressive skills on the table. This was evident in his recent match at the Northern Ireland Open, where he secured a major victory against Hossein Vafaei in a thrilling 4-2 win.

The 62-year-old veteran's triumph over the world number 24 was a major upset, and White himself acknowledged the unusual nature of the match. In an interview with Eurosport, he shared, "It was a tough one, I was really determined to get the win and get back in the game. There were a few instances where I was on a good run but ended up with nowhere to go."

White's safety tactics were on point, but there were a lot of mistakes and missed shots, making it a rather bizarre game. He also expressed his surprise when speaking to World Snooker Tour, saying, "It was a really weird match, something I haven't experienced before."

The game was full of unexpected twists and turns, starting with Vafaei's attempt to pot the brown ball in the first frame. To everyone's amazement, the ball bounced out of the pocket, rolled along the rail, and landed in the yellow bag. Eurosport commentator Neal Foulds described it as a "once in every five-year fluke."

But the real controversy came in the final frame when Vafaei was called for a rare foul by referee Kevin Dabrowski. White had gone in-off, and Vafaei placed the ball in the D to take his next shot. However, the referee deemed that the white ball was outside the D when Vafaei played his shot, resulting in a foul. Despite Vafaei's protests and request for a replay, Dabrowski stood by his decision, giving White an opportunity to come back to the table.

Former Masters champion Alan McManus, who was commentating on Eurosport, analyzed the footage and agreed with the referee's call. The incident was a first for many, including Vafaei, who exclaimed, "Never seen that before!"

The match was filled with other noteworthy moments, such as both players committing fouls while using the rest and White giving away an incredible 36 points in an attempt to escape a snooker, only to end up winning the frame. Surprisingly, White did not make a single half-century break, with Vafaei's 55 being the highest break of the match.

White's next opponent is Martin O'Donnell in the last 32, and he is feeling confident after defeating the Prince of Persia. He shared, "I've been playing some really good stuff, but when you lack confidence, it's tough. So, this win means a lot to me."

It is worth noting that White has been a professional snooker player for 44 years, and he continues to entertain audiences with his exhibitions and impressive skills. He earned his spot on the World Snooker Tour through his consistent performances in the past few seasons, and he takes pride in that. He said, "I got my spot on the tour based on my merit in the last couple of years. Barry Hearn told me that as long as I continue to participate in all the events, I will keep getting a wildcard. But it's satisfying to earn it on merit."

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