With snooker in the dark following the allegations that John Higgins agreed to lose frames for money, Neil Robertson’s 18-13 win over Graeme Dott in the world championship final, the showpiece occasion for the sport, was overshadowed.
The Crucible crown was the Australian’s fifth ranking title, and produced Australia’s first official world champion. The victory propelled him to No. 2 in the world rankings, although he is at No. 1 now following the suspension of Higgins.
Robertson had the whole weight of his home country on his shoulders over the 17 days, and the support he has received back home has been overwhelming. “It’s absolutely fantastic. I must have had about a 100 messages so far. The reception from back home has been incredible. The TV crews have been outside my Dad’s house and all the biggest newspapers have been interviewing him and my brother and the rest of my family,” said the 28-year-old.
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