The "resilient" Ulsterman claimed he is "due" a victory after a summer of near-misses and heartaches, including losing the Irish Open last Sunday.
But Manassero has suffered a career of pain after getting tipped as a future superstar when he became the youngest ever European Tour champion aged 17 and then won his title in 2013 aged 17.
This story is from the September 22, 2024 edition of Daily Star Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 22, 2024 edition of Daily Star Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Pereira left to rue Matheus' head loss
VITOR PEREIRA rued a costly day for Wolves' survival hopes after talisman Matheus Cunha was sent off in a moment of madness.
Finn Az it
BORO SEND DERBY TUMBLING
Leon's loving life under Unai as new stars begin to gel
LEON BAILEY has welcomed the additional firepower that is lighting up Villa Park.
Lew will push to Max for title win
LEWIS HAMILTON'S fairy tale Ferrari title dream could be on with defending champion Max Verstappen's Red Bull team on the ropes.
Find another Gir
RECORD BUY SET FOR FIRST CHELSEA APPEARANCE
Dross Buttler
BATS SUCH A SORRY END FOR JOS
VAN MAN BOSSING IT AFTER LEGENDS' LESSONS
ROBIN VAN PERSIE will lean on the lessons learned from Arsene Wenger, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arne Slot as he embarks on a coaching career.
NOT FUR-LONG
Tony says Leeds won't survive in top flight
Philip stops Inter getting top Billing
INTER MILAN blew the chance to move four points clear at the top of Serie A as they conceded a late equaliser away to nearest challengers Napoli.
Not so Cleverley as Hornets fail to provide sting at Stoke
TOM CLEVERLEY bemoaned Watford's lack of cutting edge after their goalless draw with Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.
