Greg Davis hails his father Steve Davis for his support throughout his life – Snooker news
Greg Davis, son of the legendary potter from England, Steve Davis, is starting the game of snooker in a new way following the footsteps of his father who is currently the most reputed and the most appreciated potter in the world.
Davis Junior hailed his father for being around him when he was learning to play snooker and not only had he been supportive in his game but in all other walks of life wherever he needed his help.
Greg will be participating in this year’s World Snooker Qualifying School (Q School) to start his professional snooker career. He has been practicing hard in Sheffield, the City of Snooker, with his dad.
At the time Greg opened his eyes, he saw his father at the baize and he has grown watching him playing and dominating the snooker world so it will be obvious that the six-time World Snooker Champion, Steve Davis will be his first inspiration and now his
motivation. He will definitely be taking advice from his father since he is thinking to join Snooker as his profession.
The 20-year-old Greg started his first walk around the snooker table and played his first snooker match in his early teens. He used to play against his father in the initial days and fired his first century break at the age of 14 against Steve Davis and
has also beaten him in a match. Now he reckons that his father has always been encouraging him from the very beginning of his career.
Speaking to the Telegraph about his father, Greg said, “He wanted me to get an education, you know something to fall back on. I’ve done that. Now I’m looking to do what I always wanted: play snooker. People think it’s odd, given that’s what my dad did. But
really I can’t think of anything else I’d rather do.”
He added, “I absorbed so much from him. I really respect what he achieved. My dad wasn’t born the most talented. But he was the most dedicated. That’s what he passed on to me: practice makes perfect. I’m trying to match his dedication now. Though I admit
I probably have more social distractions than he had as a youngster.”
Greg is not used to play in the professional tournaments but he has played in some local events which is why he is a bit nervous about playing in the Q School. However, he believes it is time to take snooker seriously as a career.
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