Neil Robertson is the 2024 English Open Champion
23 September 2024
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Neil Robertson ended a 2 years title drought by profitable the 2024 English Open, beating Wu Yize by 9-7 in an “all Grove” last.
The event was performed in Brentwood, England from 16 to 22 September 2024. All grove gamers have been concerned. All of the detailed outcomes are on snooker.org.
This was a very emotional win for Neil as his father was current and for the primary time watched him win “reside”.
Here’s what Neil needed to say after his win as reported by WST:“I haven’t gained for a few years and I used to be wanting nice at 8-2. I performed brilliantly within the first session and capitalised on each minor error he had. I then had all the pieces thrown at me,” stated 42-year-old Robertson.
“I used to be attempting to make use of little bits of motivation to remain calm. There wasn’t a lot I might do, as a result of he performed superb. It’s nearly conserving my composure always. It’s good to be prepared for when the prospect comes your approach and I used to be.
“This was the final alternative for me to win with my dad Ian over, earlier than he goes again to Australia. He’s a person of only a few phrases, however he can be satisfied to bits tonight. I’ve spent 20 years as knowledgeable and he’s by no means seen me win a last in individual. I’m actually glad to get one for him.
“Up till 8-2 within the last, you can argue this was one of the best I’ve ever performed in a event. I managed so many matches and solely conceded 5 frames to get to the ultimate. I’m actually happy with all the pieces. It’s good to get a win with Joe Perry in my nook. There could have been folks questioning if it was working with him and this proves it undoubtedly is.”
It was certainly an ideal battle and Wu Yize confirmed his class and resolve ou there. He had a foul first session. He needed to come again from 7-1 and 8-2 down and practically did it! He’s some participant that boy!
Wu Yize was interviewd on stage by Tai Chengzhe. Here’s what he needed to say:
“I feel for the second half of the match I used to be into it and beneath no strain. I felt actually good, however it was a bit of bit too late. This was my first last, so I felt a little bit of strain within the afternoon.
“I wasn’t setting myself any aim on this match. Within the final 16 I performed Judd and I needed to beat him. I obtained my revenge and did that. It was nice to play within the last in entrance of such an ideal crowd. There aren’t any regrets from me.”
Ding didn’t play within the occasion. Journey points prevented him to get in Brentwood in time.
Mark Selby reached the quarter last, overwhelmed by Ishpreet Singh Chadah by 5-4. Judd Trump exited the event on the similar stage … overwhelmed by Wu Yize. Luca Brecel had been overwhelmed in spherical 2 by Pang Junxu.