'A bit like the Nutty Professor' - Neil Robertson credits 'genius' ideas of dad for his talent

Neil Robertson has described his dad as a Nutty Professor who has thought up some genius ideas. Robertson has been the standout player of the 2021/22 season, and he is chasing his fourth title of the campaign after victories at the English Open, Players Championship and Masters. Ad/> The 40-year-old honed his skills under the gaze of his dad at home in Australia, and credits his father for a game that «does not lack anything» — according to Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Welsh OpenDing 'deserves' to win World Championship — O'Sullivan2 HOURS AGO “My dad is a bit like the Nutty Professor,” Robertson told Eurosport. “He will come up with all these ideas, one of which will be genius. “Throughout the years as a junior, I had to learn to filter the good stuff.

“He said he could write a book on the grip alone. My dad has studied the game so much it is incredible. “My technique, we have worked on that through the years.

We studied [Stephen] Hendry and [Steve] Davis, Ronnie and just try and build all the best bits.” In response, O’Sullivan added: ”He has managed to blend all the best bits: the potting, the break building, the power and then the finesse. “Some have it all one way but lack elsewhere. Neil does not lack anything.” O'Sullivan performs a bit of grand larceny Rocket feels snooker needs a tiered system --- Watch the Welsh Open and other top snooker live on Eurosport and discovery+.