Snooker: Visa worries don’t hamper Neil Robertson

Published on 29/10/2012 01:50

SNOOKER: Neil Robertson advanced to the second round of the inaugural International Championship in Chengdu, before revealing a passport mix-up almost cost him his place in the tournament.

Neil Robertson advanced to the second round of the inaugural International Championship in Chengdu, before revealing a passport mix-up almost cost him his place in the tournament.

Former world champion Robertson beat Welshman Ryan Day 6-3 in the evening session to set up a potential meeting with Matthew Stevens in the next round.

But the Australian, who currently lives in England, had visa issues ahead of his trip to China when his passport went missing in the post.

“The past week has been a nightmare,” he said.

“Luckily World Snooker helped me and I was able to provide all of the supporting documents to prove that I am a snooker player,” he explained.