January 30th 2024.
Neil Robertson has been struggling to find his top form lately, but he is determined to get back to his ruthless and aggressive style on the snooker table. The Australian has had a disappointing season so far, failing to make it past the last 16 in any ranking event. After a decent but unremarkable campaign last year, he has seen his ranking drop significantly.
The 41-year-old is facing the possibility of having to qualify for the Crucible, but he is determined to avoid that by performing well at the German Masters in Berlin this week. He has had a strong start, winning his first two matches with dominant scores of 5-1 and 5-0. Robertson is determined to continue this level of dominance and show no mercy to any opponent who stands in his way.
Speaking to WST, the snooker pro acknowledged that it is easy to lose focus and slip into a slump in form. He has learned that it takes more than just hard practice to start winning again; he needs to maintain a ruthless attitude and not let his opponents gain any advantage. Robertson is determined to keep up his current streak of success, having won 10 consecutive frames so far.
In order to regain his top form, Robertson knows he needs to be brutal on the table and leave no room for his opponents to even think about winning. He is not interested in friendly handshakes or feeling sorry for his opponents; his only goal is to make them suffer on the table. This mindset is what he believes will lead him to success.
Over Christmas, Robertson returned to his home country, Australia, for the first time in years, hoping for a reset. However, he does not want to use homesickness as an excuse for his recent poor results. He admits that there were other aspects of his life as a professional snooker player that needed improvement, and he is now working on those areas.
Robertson is determined to make the necessary sacrifices and put in the hard work to become the best player he can be. He is confident that his efforts will pay off in the coming months. His focus and determination have been inspired by his recent results, and he believes that he will come back stronger than ever before.
Next up for Robertson in Berlin is a match against either his good friend and mentor Joe Perry or Xing Zihao. Meanwhile, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the German Masters as he prioritizes his health and well-being. The ongoing World Open qualifiers have also brought about some surprises, controversies, and even a rare appearance from O'Sullivan himself.
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