Neil Robertson

2022 - 4 - 25

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Jack Lisowski wins final-frame decider against Neil Robertson at ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Jack Lisowski beat pre-tournament favourite Neil Robertson in a “Crucible classic” to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship.

Robertson cleared up and was close to victory at 55-0 ahead in the next frame before playing safe on a red. Robertson then cleared up expertly to make the fifth 147 of his career. A well-compiled break saw Lisowski move 53-12 ahead before he missed an attempted double to the middle pocket. “In that last frame they missed a couple of balls each which is understandable, they are only human, and Lisowski has come of age. That was a Crucible classic, it had absolutely everything. Jack showed us how good he is, an incredible victory for him."

Neil Robertson makes 147 maximum break against Jack Lisowski at ... (Sportinglife.com)

Neil Robertson became just the eighth player in snooker history to make a 147 break at the Crucible on Monday night, only to lose 13-12 to Jack Lisowski.

But Lisowski replied with a gutsy clearance to force the first deciding frame of the tournament. To top it off with a 147 in front of a packed crowd, just the cherry on the cake." Neil's the best player in the world at the moment, he was the worst draw for me. Robertson's maximum began with a mid-range red before potting the black to return it to its spot. "We all know what's going on, and I should have the flag on my waistcoat, but I'm not allowed to wear it for whatever reason. "It's on the bucket list of every snooker player, your dream to make one here.

Neil Robertson makes 147 at Crucible but loses thriller to Jack ... (The Guardian)

Neil Robertson produced the 12th maximum break in Crucible history but was beaten 13-12 by Lisowski, who will now face John Higgins.

Higgins began the session with an 11-5 lead and, after the players had won a frame each, Saengkham came agonisingly close to a maximum break, reaching 112 before hitting a tough last red into the jaws of the top pocket. Trump, the 2019 champion, had led 10-6 and 11-7 before successive breaks of 78, 77 and 124 moved the tenacious McGill to within one frame at 11-10. It was an incredible match and it was played in the right way. That appeared to have swung the match in Robertson’s favour as he produced back-to-back breaks of 79 and 60 to take the lead. Mark has already said he’s not going to retire, and Ronnie, who knows? On the other side of the arena, Judd Trump edged past Anthony McGill 13-11 before paying tribute to Lisowski, a close friend.

'Going to live forever' – Neil Robertson makes thrilling 147 maximum ... (Eurosport.com)

Neil Robertson produced the 12th maximum in the Crucible's 45-year history during his second round clash with Jack Lisowski at the World Championship. The ...

They’re on their feet at the Crucible, Neil Robertson with a 147.” World Championship Many maximums come when the pressure is off, but Robertson was 10-8 down to Lisowski when he got in amongst the balls.

Judd Trump reacts to Jack Lisowski's epic Crucible win over Neil ... (Metro)

Judd Trump was 'absolutely over the moon' for his mate Jack Lisowski after he stunned Neil Robertson in the second round of the World Snooker Championship, ...

For us to both still be in the event is incredible.’ A huge smile shot across the 2019 world champion’s face as he could not hide his delight. With Lisowski still looking for his first big title in snooker, Trump feels victory over Robertson on the sport’s biggest stage is comfortable the biggest win of his career.

Neil Robertson fires the 12th 147 break in World Snooker ... (The Independent)

The Australian punched the air after pulling off the feat, which will net him a share of the £15,000 break prize with Graeme Dott, who scored a 147 in ...

Neil Robertson fired the 12th 147 break in World Snooker Championship history in the 19th frame of his second round match against Jack Lisowski. The Australian punched the air after pulling off the feat, which will net him a share of the £15,000 break prize with Graeme Dott, who scored a 147 in qualifying, as well as £40,000 for achieving it in the tournament’s final stages. Neil Robertson fires the 12th 147 break in World Snooker Championship history