April 3rd 2024.
Mark Selby was feeling quite dejected after his recent loss to Gary Wilson in Manchester. In a surprising turn of events, Selby revealed that he may consider retiring from snooker after the upcoming World Championship if he continues to perform poorly like he did against Wilson at the Tour Championship this week. As a four-time world champion, Selby was far from his best during the match and now must regroup before heading to The Crucible later this month.
It was quite shocking to hear Selby speak so negatively about his own performance, stating that he was "pathetic from start to finish" and that it was one of the worst games he's played as a professional. He even mentioned the possibility of choosing a different career if he continues to play like that. Selby plans to give the World Championship his best shot, but if he continues to perform poorly, he will seriously consider retiring from the game. He believes that if he's not enjoying the game, it doesn't matter where he is in the rankings, he will hang up his cue.
Selby's comments were a bit alarming, especially since he had a solid season and earned a spot in the Tour Championship, which is only for the top 12 players on the one-year ranking list. In February, he even defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan in a stunning 6-0 victory at the Players Championship and won the Invitational Championship League just last month. He also mentioned feeling confident in his game during the World Mixed Doubles tournament last weekend.
However, Selby's inconsistency has been a major issue for him this season. He feels that he's had a mix of good and bad performances, making it difficult for him to find any consistency. Even though he's still considered a top contender to win the World Championship, Selby's underperformance against Wilson has him questioning his own abilities and whether he's truly peaking at the right time.
Despite Selby's retirement talk, it's clear that he still has a lot to offer on the table. He's faced some personal struggles off the table, including his wife's illness and the death of a close family friend, which has made it even more challenging for him to maintain consistency in his game. But one thing is for sure, the Jester will not be hanging up his cue anytime soon. He may have had a rough match against Wilson, but Selby is determined to bounce back and prove that he's still a force to be reckoned with in the world of snooker.
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