Welsh Open 2022 snooker - Neil Robertson beats Graeme Dott to make last 32, Matthew Stevens advances

Neil Robertson eased to a 4-1 win over Graeme Dott to book his place in the last 32 of the Welsh Open. Robertson, who is bidding for a third title this year after winning the Players Championship and Masters, made breaks of 102, 75 and 52 in Newport. Ad/> The Australian will next face either Barry Hawkins or Ben Woollaston.

Welsh OpenO’Sullivan battles past Kleckers to set up Ding Junhui clash7 HOURS AGO Robertson had some good fortune in the opening frame as a foul wasn’t called when he appeared to hit the red with the cue when using the swan rest. That proved a crucial moment as Dott was left requiring a snooker on the colours and failed to get it, when if the foul had been called he would have still been in a position to win the frame. Robertson won the frame with a fluke when the brown hit the jaws on the top pocket and rolled along the cushion into the other pocket.

Referee fails to spot Robertson foul Will 'open to offers' O'Sullivan miss World Championship? A brilliant long red set Robertson on his way to extending his lead by taking the second frame. Robertson then knocked in a 102 break as he moved 3-0 ahead to close on a place in the next round. But Dott responded in fine fashion as a break of 120 saw him get on the board as he secured the fourth frame.

/> Dott looked well set in the next frame at 54-1 ahead, only to overcut a red to the corner. That mistake proved costly as Robertson reeled off a 75 break to win the match. Home favourite Matthew Stevens won in impressive fashion as he beat Mitchell Mann 4-0.