November 28th 2023.
Neil Robertson is fighting to turn around a poor run of results and is hopeful that with the help of an old friend, he can get back on track. The world number six has been incredibly consistent for years, winning at least one tournament every year since 2006. However, his current results have been far below his usual standards, taking him by surprise.
"Maybe sometimes in some opening rounds you're not on full alert, but from now for the rest of the season I'm going to be on full alert and ready," Robertson told The Agency. "It's been a shock, the results have been bad, no doubt about it. The performances have not been terrible, but I need to raise my level because other players are raising theirs and I need to expect that and be ready for it."
The Australian is confident in his abilities and is determined to get back to his winning ways. He believes the key is to win a few matches in order to build up momentum. Despite the defeats, Robertson is keeping things in perspective, knowing that winning or losing a few snooker matches is not the end of the world.
He also looks back on some advice he was given 15 years ago by a friend of the late Paul Hunter, which helps him stay positive.
Robertson is also doing his best to turn things round, including signing up his old pal and practice partner Joe Perry to a new mentoring role. The Gentleman and the Thunder have been friends for a long time and Robertson is hoping his presence can be a big boost.
This week's UK Championship is Robertson's last chance to keep up his epic trophy-winning run dating back to 2006. He is heading back to Australia after York for the first time since before the pandemic and the first time he has been to his homeland with his wife and both kids. Robertson hopes that seeing his family and recharging the batteries at home will also give him a boost in the second half of the season.
Regardless of the outcome of this tournament, Robertson is proud of his accomplishments and is looking forward to the future. "It's been amazing to keep it going but it has to end at some point," he said. "If it ends this year then it's been one of the most remarkable records we've got in the sport, I'm very proud of it."
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