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.

Ad But for all his struggles and hard work, O'Sullivan and White have been marvelling at how relaxed, free-flowing and instinctive Milkins is. Both snooker legends have been mightily impressed by his speed, unorthodox play and the fact that pressure does not seem to get to him at all. Welsh Open'Pressure can't get to him' — O'Sullivan and White on what makes Milkins so unique4 HOURS AGO «I love watching Rob play, you know,» O'Sullivan said in the Eurosport studio.

«He is just unorthodox. He is out of position a lot, but he pots these balls. He is confident and he is good to watch.

»Milkins is handling this final pretty well. Because he is so quick and instinctive, the pressure cannot really get to him. «Yes, he is always going to throw in a few mistakes, but with his speed and quick thinking, he does not really feel pressure.

He plays off instinct much more. »It can be very off-putting for his opponents too. As a player, it can be very hard to play against.