The latest news on February 21, 2022, Beijing time, Neil Robertson, who won three championships this season, firmly believes that he has ushered in the best season of his career. While 40 is a downturn for the vast majority of players, Robertson believes he himself proved that phrase is not necessarily true. At the age of 40, Robertson had his best performance, winning the respect of everyone with his full firepower. He's the best player so far this season, not one of them. Whenever he gave it his all, he was always able to reach the final.
Robertson: It was my best season
In the European Masters, which begins this week, Robertson will face China's youngster Lei Peifan in the first round. Commenting on the next game, Robertson said: "There is no doubt that this is my best season, I am in very good form now and I think I have the strength and confidence to beat anyone. But more importantly for me, I don't put any pressure on myself at all, I just try to enjoy the joy that the game brings me, try to experience unforgettable moments. During this season, as long as I play with all my might, I can always get to the final. It's a really, really good feeling for me. ”
Robertson: Being 40 doesn't have to go downhill
For the world snooker movement, 40 is a downward trend, but Robertson doesn't think so. Robertson said: "The season couldn't have been a better start. I'm 40 this month, and maybe people think that at that age, you're going downhill, but I've proven it's not. The Players Championship is the best game I've played so far this season. But to be honest, I don't have such a goal at the moment, I might just try to win some races. At the beginning of the season, you want to win a big game, and you get some pressure because you're afraid you can't do it yourself. But I've won three finals now, so everything else is extra, the pressure has completely disappeared from me, I'm just for fun. ”
Robertson: I want to keep my batting style
Robertson's main goal for the rest of the season will be to add a second world title to his trophy cabinet. In his current form, he will come to Crucible as one of the most popular players. But his situation in recent years has not been ideal until the Australian gets bogged down and collapses. Speaking about long-term games, Robertson talked about playing in his own style of play. Robertson said: "I don't play now anymore as I used to always be distracted by the rhythm of my opponents, especially when I meet great players like Selby and O'Sullivan. If it was in the past, I had a hard time finding victory in their rhythm. But now, I think as long as I can play my own rhythm and play my own style of play. I don't play defensively with defensive players and fight offensively with offensive players as I used to, which is irrational. My style is to use the situation rationally to expand the advantage, and I have to make my offense more aggressive. I want the situation at the table to open up and I don't want to be stuck by the opponent's defense or fast pace. As long as I can avoid slow and too fast a pace and keep my way of playing, I have a good chance of winning. In fact, that's why I'm currently able to get points quickly in the race. When I was in my own playing frame, very few people could kick me out, which was my confidence and motivation for me to continue to strive for good results in the future. ”