The Welsh Open Men’s Pairs at Pontins Sand Bay delivered a thrilling finale, with Callum Francis and Cavan Phillips emerging as champions after a dramatic 5–4 victory over Lloyd Pennell and Jenson Walker in an edge-of-the-seat final.
The match had everything – big scoring, high-pressure finishes, and incredible tension as both pairs pushed each other to the limit. Francis and Phillips held their nerve in the deciding leg, producing a strong final leg to seal the title in style.
Earlier in the day, Francis and Phillips booked their place in the final with a confident 3–1 win over the experienced duo of Tony Martin and Mark Patmore. In the other semi-final, Pennell and Walker showed their quality with a 3–1 victory over Dafydd Edwards and Mark Graham, setting up the dramatic showdown.
Match Results:
Final: Callum Francis / Cavan Phillips 5–4 Lloyd Pennell / Jenson Walker
Semi-final: Callum Francis / Cavan Phillips 3–1 Tony Martin / Mark Patmore
Semi-final: Lloyd Pennell / Jenson Walker 3–1 Dafydd Edwards / Mark Graham
The win marks a memorable moment for Francis and Phillips, who combined consistency and composure to claim the 2025 Welsh Open Men’s Pairs title, delighting the crowd at Pontins Sand Bay and underlining their status as one of the most exciting pairings in the game today.
