Australians draw lots.
Although it is only the second round, barry hawkins is already a very dangerous opponent for neil robertson. A five-stroke break of 100 and 1 1 50+ is enough to illustrate the strength. Robertson has only won the world championship once since 20 10. This season, he has been the champion of three ranking competitions and is the favorite to win this competition.
After two stages, the two sides tied 8-8, but the scenery changed greatly in the third stage. Robertson, ranked second in the world, started quickly. His single shot is not high, but "short and pithy". 59 points, 42 points and 50 points helped him win three games in a row, and 1 1-8 led.
Hawkins retaliated with a single shot of 65,438+004, but the intermission interrupted his touch. In the second half, Robertson regained his motivation with a single shot of 79 points and held the match point with 12-9.
In the 22nd game, Hawkins was 6 1 4 points behind, but he had a chance to win by one stroke. Unfortunately, after he played the last red ball, he missed the difficult sideline ball. Robertson scored the red ball and the black ball to seal the victory.
Robertson will play against three-time world champion mark selby. They only played in the semi-final at 20 14 in Crucible, when Selby won the classic World War I with 17 15.
"When the lottery results came out, everyone saw how difficult the second half was. I met Liang in the first round, "Robertson said helplessly. His opponents in the first two rounds are almost the strongest players in theory. "It's really hard to play Barry in the second round. My batting choice can't be missed. "
"I used to take bad luck as an excuse, and the best way to solve this problem is to ensure that my hitting choice is reasonable and appropriate. After two stages, I would have fallen behind by 6- 10, but it was my self-control and correct batting choice that made me grab a few games and ensured an 8-8 draw. "
"Then there is the last stage. I think I can attack and end the game. Take cricket for example, that is, you have to protect the bottom before attacking. So is snooker. Hasty shots will cost you. "
"For me personally, this is a brilliant season, and the suspension comes at the right time. I can have a good exercise. I feel good about Barry, which is worth it. "
Robertson, an Australian, lived in an apartment with Selby when he settled in England to play snooker as a teenager. They have always been good friends.
"Mark and I respect each other and get along well. We have known each other for 20 years, "Robertson said. "We have won more than 40 championships together, and we have always enjoyed playing with him. We can always complement each other. "
Hawkins, who lost the game, said, "Overall, it was a great game. I enjoy it, go all out and ask for nothing more. I made some unforgivable safety ball mistakes and paid a painful price. "
"I am very satisfied with the new club. After using it for about a month, the effect of several stitches caught me off guard. The effect of the jam safety ball is a little different. It has been used for a month, I should get used to it, and I can't use this as an excuse. "
"I look forward to continuing my fitness and exercise before I leave."