UK Championship 2016: Jamie Curtis-Barrett keen to succeed after tournament ‘buzz’

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Jamie Curtis-Barrett was making his debut appearance at the UK ChampionshipBetway UK ChampionshipVenue: York Barbican Dates: 22 November to 4 DecemberCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Connected TV, Red Button, BBC Sport website and app from Saturday, 26 November. TV times and channels

Jamie Curtis-Barrett says the “incredible buzz” of playing in the UK Championship has made him even more determined to succeed as a professional.

The world number 118, who is in the first year of a two-year tour card, lost 6-3 to Joe Perry in the first round at the York Barbican on Thursday.

But the Grimsby potter told BBC Sport he did not feel out of his depth against the world number nine.

“I loved it. Playing on the main tables at a big tournament with loads of travelling support was fantastic,” the 32-year-old said.

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