Robertson asks Trump to lift the curse he has placed on him.

In a thrilling match at the UK Championship qualifiers, Neil Robertson found himself battling not only his opponent, Oliver Lines, but also a supposed curse. Despite feeling that luck was not on his side, the Thunder from Down Under managed to narrowly defeat Lines and secure his spot in the final round of qualifying. However, with the curse looming over him, Robertson turned to his recent opponent, Judd Trump, for help.

In a video posted on Instagram, Robertson jokingly asked Trump to "remove the curse" that he had put on him during their previous match at the Champion of Champions tournament. Robertson believes that Trump's comments about his luck after their match have caused him to experience a string of bad luck. He playfully pleaded, "Could you please remove the curse that you have put upon me? Was it the thin red, two cushions in behind the yellow, touching ball that sent you over the edge?"

Despite the playful nature of his request, Robertson's concern over luck is understandable, especially with his Masters spot at stake. He admitted that every game in the UK Championship is a "double whammy" for him, given the importance of maintaining his ranking and securing his spot in the main event in York. Nevertheless, Robertson remains confident in his game and sees the challenge of battling through tough matches as a positive experience.

Meanwhile, Trump has already secured his spot in the main event as one of the world's top 16 players. After his 6-4 defeat to Robertson at the Champion of Champions tournament, he expressed frustration at his perceived run of bad luck. However, he acknowledged that these things happen in the game and that Robertson's good spell during the match ultimately led to his victory.

As the final round of qualifiers takes place in Leicester, players like Robertson will continue to fight for their spot in the main event, which kicks off on Saturday in York. With a tough schedule ahead, it will be a test of skill and determination for these players. But as Robertson said, "My game is there, in a way it was good to have to dig deep tonight in a match where things were not going my way." Ultimately, it's these challenges that make the game of snooker so exciting and unpredictable.

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