From being a 500-1 outsider at the start of the tournament and ending up as a finalist, these championships will always be remembered for the underdog. After going 4-0 down, his confidence must have been at it's lowest so to get 2 sets in the end despite not playing as well as he has, he can hold his head up high.
I think he managed to get 50k for that which was 5 times as much as he's received in his entire career so far (if I remember correctly).
Well done John Part! Mr Shepherd, we'll see you next year!