Neil Robertson landed one of the most memorable shots of his career in an epic 6-5 win over Mark Selby in their Champion’s Semi-Final of Champions
Robertson clocked breaks of 68, 100, 141, 121 and 54 with three-time world champion Selby in 70, 54, 81, 131, 137 and 137 in a thrilling match between two of the game’s main players who have given their the success rate of the respective pot climbs to an astonishing 94 percent during the match
The Melburnian have the chance to win back-to-back titles at the event after their 10-9 win over world number one Judd Trump a year ago He will face either Trump or Mark Allen in the best of 19 final sunday images
The quality of the competition was summed up when the 2010 world champion ran out of position on a 93 break in the ninth frame, but quickly worked his angles before stroking a long double in the yellow pocket that left a Disbelieving commentator Phil Yates exclaiming, « You’re kidding me! »
“Double to keep the century alive I’m really annoyed if I make 90 and don’t make 100,” said Robertson, who has so far compiled 25 centuries this season, seven more than Trump.
With six centuries in the game, he tied the record for a best-of-11 game set in the 2016 Masters quarter-final between Robertson and Trump, which Trump won 6-5
Champion of Champions, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, Snooker, Mark Allen, Championship, Stephen Hendry
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