Congratulations to Neil Robertson for becoming the first ever Australian to win a ranking title at the Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Aberdeen.
Well done also to Jamie Cope for his run in the tournament. There wasn't a great deal of finesse in the way they went about the final but it was entertaining and there were many high quality moments.
Robertson's a fine player, a fearless potter and engagingly sportsmanlike as well. I was pleased for him and pleased as well for Brandon Parker, who is now managing Neil having previously looked after Paul Hunter.
Dave,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!
First Australian finalist since Warren King in 1990, and didn't he do well. It has always been in him, ever since I see him take on Jimmy White in the 2002 Masters and, the match against Dott at Sheffield in April.
And I think you guys tipped him a couple of years ago, when the BBC asked you who would be in the top ten in 5 years time.
Cope, has shown plenty of potential and lets hope it continues. Sure, he'll be disappointed to lose, but thankful for the paycheck...
Thanks, Joe