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Julie Forrest: Hawick bowler in World Indoor Bowls final

But Forrest will now face sixth seed Greg Harlow from England. Apart from Forrest, two other women have been competing in the open section – Katherine Rednall is also through to the last-16, but Ellen Falkner was defeated in the first round. In the previous three World Indoor Bowls Championships, no women featured in the main draw of the open section. In the ladies’ singles, reigning champion Forrest lost her opening tie to Devon Cooper. Forrest had taken the trophy home for two consecutive years before crashing out at an early stage this year. Speaking to BBC Sport following her 2019 success, Forrest said: “I am actually still shaking. I thought my legs were going to collapse. I’m ecstatic.”

Julie Forrest: Borders bowler wins world championships title

Stewart Anderson and Julie Forrest after the mixed pairs final. Photo: BBC BORDERS bowler Julie Forrest has won a world championship title with her mixed pairs partner Stewart Anderson. Competing in the World Indoor Bowls Championships, Forrest and Anderson won the final today (Tuesday, January 19) against Carla Banks and reigning open singles champion Robert Paxton. Forrest, from Hawick, and compatriot Anderson secured a 2-0 victory at the Potters Resort near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Forrest and Anderson won the first set 8-3, before taking the second 6-5. Immediately after the match, Forrest told the BBC she was “delighted” to claim her first mixed pairs title at the indoor championships.

Borders bowler Julie Forrest wins at world championships

Forrest, from Hawick, beat compatriot Jason Banks in their match yesterday (January 14) at Potters Resort, Norfolk. Forrest is the only woman to have progressed into the second round of the open event so far – English bowler Ellen Falkner was knocked out by Mervyn King, with Katherine Rednall yet to contest her opening round. READ MORE: In last year s competition, Forrest was crowned the women s singles champion, and she is also in the running for this title again. In the previous three World Indoor Bowls Championships, no women qualified for the main draw of the open section. Forrest s next match will be against sixth seed Greg Harlow on January 21.

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