Snooker star asks Mark Selby to let him off £20 bet after four-time world champion knocked him out of British Open

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SNOOKER star Mark Selby has revealed that a fellow player owes him £20 after he won a bet.

The four-time world champion is into the semi-final at the British Open after beating David Gilbert 5-4.

Mark Selby is into the semi-final of the British Open[/caption]

He saw off David Gilbert, who also owes him £20[/caption]

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He held on for the win despite a spirited comeback from 4-1 down by the man nicknamed The Angry Farmer.

Both Leicestershire-born players are close pals and Selby shared what his mate said to him about a recent bet they had.

He told ITV: “I don’t make it easy for myself. It’s just about getting the win, whether it’s 5-0 or 5-4.

“I got a bit nervy towards the end, although Dave played very well from 4-1 to 4-4.

“I thought I was not going to get a chance, but he was unlucky in the last frame.

“We practised together before the English Open – we had four best of sevens, each for £5.

“I won all of them so he owes me £20.

“At the end of the match today he shook my hand and said he hopes I win the title – but he wants me to let him off the £20.

“My game is close, I just need to be more clinical and close out matches earlier when I get chances.”

Selby will face the winner of Judd Trump vs Mark Allen in the semi-final of the British Open tomorrow.

In the other match, John Higgins goes up against either Jak Jones or Oliver Lines.