World Snooker Championship 2023: Neil Robertson swats away Wu Yize challenge with two 146 breaks to race into round two

Neil Robertson delivered a statement performance with two 146 breaks as he breezed into the second round of the World Championship with a 10-3 win over Wu Yize. The Australian held firm in the face of a stiff test from Wu in the opening session to open up a 6-3 advantage despite his young opponent making two centuries, and it was a lead he never relinquished. Ad After a poor season by his own high standards, Robertson arrived in Sheffield somewhat under the radar.

World Championship‘The best it’s ever been’ – Robertson thrilled with World Championship preparationYESTERDAY AT 20:23 But his performance in dominating Wu would have seen him flashing bright on the screens of his big rivals for Crucible glory. Speaking afterwards, Robertson said: «That's the best I've played here. »For a debutant, he's made two tons and an 80.

I've played absolutely fantastic. The preparation is the best it's ever been. I've done everything right.

There has been no stone unturned his year. I'm not going to get tired. «This can change your mindset.

It is different to last year when I had a bit of mental fatigue. I'm not thinking that, I'm desperate to win. I get up early, practise early, go home and practise at night.

»Whatever happens, I've done all I can do." Robertson asserted his authority in the opening frame of the session. He took on and made a tough red with his first visit to the table and picked off a series of excellent pots in a break of exactly 100. Bingham inflicts more misery on Gilbert as former champion reaches last 16 at World Championship ‘Don’t rattle my cage’ – O’Sullivan warns rivals he ‘loves it’ when he’s criticised Wu has a fearless attitude and took on a tough, long red at the start of the 11th and was unfortunate to