April 9th 2024.
Reanne Evans, a 12-time women's world champion, is gearing up for the World Championship qualifiers this week. Despite being grateful for the opportunity to play on the main tour since 2021, she is disappointed with her performance so far. However, she has a plan to turn things around.
Reflecting on her time on the World Snooker Tour, Reanne admits that it has been a struggle to find her best form and, as a result, her enjoyment of the game has been affected. The highlight of her journey so far was winning the World Mixed Doubles with Luca Brecel last month. Inspired by Luca's carefree attitude, Reanne aims to adopt a similar mindset in her future matches.
Reanne acknowledges that it has been tough to achieve results on the main tour, and it is easy to lose motivation. However, playing with Luca has reminded her to play with a smile and enjoy the game, even when things aren't going well. She explains, "I don't think I've played well at all. It's really disheartening, but I have come close to winning games even when I'm not at my best. So I know that if I improve even just a little bit, I can give my opponents a tough fight and maybe even secure a win."
The pressure to perform on the main tour is immense, and Reanne understands that she can't afford to miss many chances. She adds, "You want to enjoy it, but it's hard when you're not playing well and not getting wins. I have to change my mindset and go with the flow. I have to try and find joy in every shot, whether it's good or bad."
Reanne credits Luca for helping her develop a more laidback approach towards the game. She says, "Playing with Luca has been beneficial because he's so relaxed. He would say, 'ah, forget it,' and move on. I want to try and adopt that mentality, although I'm not sure how long it will last."
Reanne's new attitude has already shown positive results as she recently won the Mixed Doubles with Luca in Manchester. She shares, "I have been in a better place for the last few months. Playing with more confidence and performing better. I played well in China for the Women's World Championships, but unfortunately, I lost in the semi-finals due to some ups and downs. Nevertheless, I'm happy to see talented players like Bai Yulu emerging in the sport, even if it means losing to them."
Looking ahead to the World Championship qualifiers, Reanne is optimistic and believes that everything is falling into place at the right time. She expresses, "I think everything at the moment seems to be going in the right direction, and I hope it stays that way. I'm excited for the qualifiers, and I'll keep pushing forward, doing my best, and who knows what might happen."
Reanne's first match in the qualifiers is against Oliver Brown, and she hopes to use this opportunity to find her best form. She says, "Winning one match is a tough task, let alone three or four. But I'm not thinking about that. I'll take it one shot at a time and see where it takes me."
In conclusion, Reanne is determined to make the most of her time on the main tour and is focused on giving her best in every match. She is determined to enjoy the game, regardless of the outcome, and is excited to see what the future holds.
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