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Snooker glory after tragedy: Why Robert Milkins deserves to stand tall after Welsh Open triumph

When Robert Milkins arrived at the Gibraltar Open 11 months ago he was at an all-time low, his main ambition was simply to win a couple of matches to pay the mortgage. Milkins, a professional since 1995, had won three matches all season. He had earned just £13,250 during the campaign and knew he would likely have to give most of that back to the disciplinary committee after having spent his 46th birthday getting his stomach pumped following a drunken night at the Turkish Masters.

'I can't even speak' - Robert Milkins triumphs in Welsh Open

Robert Milkins beat former world champion Shaun Murphy 9-7 to win the Welsh Open and pocket a £250,000 (€258,704) payday in Llandudno. The 46-year-old from Gloucester claimed the first prize of £80,000 (€90,000) and a £150,000 (€168,700) bonus for topping the BetVictor Series ranking list, which has run across eight events since last July. "I can't even speak, it's unreal really," Milkins, who won his first ranking title in 27 years as a professional in the Gibraltar Open 11 months ago, said on Eurosport.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White marvel at 'unorthodox' snooker pro at Welsh Open - 'He doesn't feel pressure'

Eurosport experts Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White have expressed their admiration for the «unorthodox» Robert Milkins as he competed against Shaun Murphy in the Welsh Open final. After 27 years as a professional, the 46-year-old won his first ranking title at the 2022 Gibraltar Open, becoming the oldest first-time winner of a ranking event since Doug Mountjoy at the 1988 UK Championship. He has otherwise been something of a journeyman on the World Snooker Tour.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says Robert Milkins reminds him of Tony Drago - ‘He’s got a really good snooker brain’

Ronnie O’Sullivan says Robert Milkins reminds him of flamboyant snooker player Tony Drago, after the world No. 27 reached the Welsh Open final. Milkins beat Tian Pengfei 6-2 in a match that featured a contrast of styles, and the result means the player nicknamed The Milkman can win the bonus of £150,000, as well as the Welsh Open title, should he be victorious on Sunday.

Mark Allen tumbles out of Welsh Open after below-par display in 5-1 loss to Robert Milkins

Robert Milkins’ renaissance continued as he sent a below-par Mark Allen crashing out of the Welsh Open 5-1 at the quarter-final stage. After the lows of leaving the Turkish Masters in disgrace 12 months ago, Milkins has hauled himself off the canvas in some style. Ad He won the Gibraltar Open shortly after his troubles in Turkey, and has carried that positive momentum into the current campaign.

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Snooker glory after tragedy: Why Robert Milkins deserves to stand tall after Welsh Open triumph

'I can't even speak' - Robert Milkins triumphs in Welsh Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White marvel at 'unorthodox' snooker pro at Welsh Open - 'He doesn't feel pressure'

Ronnie O’Sullivan says Robert Milkins reminds him of Tony Drago - ‘He’s got a really good snooker brain’

Mark Allen tumbles out of Welsh Open after below-par display in 5-1 loss to Robert Milkins

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