LUKE HUMPHRIES faces a hospital visit with an injury scare after being yanked back by a fan on a walk-on.
The World No1 was left in pain after the thumb on his throwing hand was pulled back by an overzealous fan during his walk-on at the US Masters in Madison Square Garden.
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Matt HeasleyHe went on to win the World Series event after beating Nathan Aspinall in the final[/caption]
The bizarre incident took place ahead of ‘Cool Hand’s’ first-round match against Stowe Buntz.
Despite the discomfort, Humphries still managed to win the World Series event after seeing off Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in the final.
But the Cheshire thrower confessed he’ll have to get an x-ray as the pain refuses to go away.
He said: “My thumb is incredibly swollen. It’s hard to play through. I was struggling with the grip. I couldn’t hold my thumb in the same position.
“I don’t want to make it all about that, I’ve won the title and I don’t want it to be about me having an injury, but the guy when he pulled my hand back, he really hurt it.
“I’m going to have to go home and get it x-rayed. I don’t think it’s broken as it doesn’t hurt to squeeze it. I’ve got a couple of weeks off. Next time I play is two weeks away, so I’ve got plenty of time.
“It’s not broken, that’s the main thing, but it’s not in good shape, it’s incredibly swollen.
“When I was in the final, I said to my family I’m going to give it everything.
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“If I injure my hand in the final, I don’t care. I tried my best and it was good enough so really pleased. I wasn’t at my best but I managed to win.”
He later tweeted: “Chuffed to bits to come away from New York with the title!
“It’s another special one for me.
“This is the one everyone wants on the World Series circuit, and I’m really happy to add it to my CV.
“I was so determined to win, and @NathanAspi made it difficult for me, as I knew he would. I’m so pleased to come out on top.
“What an amazing crowd and arena, thanks so much for your support ”
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