Louis Heathcote relishing Belfast trip during ‘least enjoyable season as a pro’

Louis Heathcote is hoping for more Belfast success (Picture: WST)

A trip to one of the best cities and venues on the World Snooker Tour is just the tonic for Louis Heathcote after a drab season so far.

The 29-year-old is heading to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast for the Northern Ireland Open where he faces the huge test of Mark Selby on the opening Sunday.

The four-time world champion may be a daunting task – although Heathcote won their only previous meeting at this very venue – but ...