Wolfgang Zenkner makes false start in Haarlo

HAARLO - The European and world champion in one cushion, Wolfgang Zenkner from Germany, has made ​​a false start in the European Championships in Haarlo. The title holder lost his first match against Frenchman Bernard Villiers 150-83 in twenty innings.

In a group of four, in which also Frédéric Caudron and Henri Tilleman are playing for a place in the semi finals, it will be hard to seed himself for the champion in this discipline. But also Caudron's chances are not so good after a start with a heavy defeat against Henri Tilleman. The Dutchman surprised the favorite for the title 150-61 in nine innings.

Alain Remond, semifinalist last year, defeated Michel van Silfhout 150-89 in thirteen innings, Xavier Gretillat did what was expected of him and beat Xavier le Roi 150-131 in 19.