{"id":402,"date":"2026-03-31T12:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=402"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:16:37","slug":"neil-robertson-completes-incredible-17-million-to-one-snooker-feat-with-masters-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=402","title":{"rendered":"Neil Robertson completes incredible 17 million to one snooker feat with Masters win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_cc3189\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Neil Robertson progressed to the second round of the Masters this week having beaten Chris Wakelin with his victory rounding off a bizarre run of results at the competition<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36555678\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Neil Robertson\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555678.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2256314052.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555678.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2256314052.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555678.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2256314052.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555678.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2256314052.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Neil Robertson could have handed a lucky punter a huge windfall\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Neil Robertson could have handed a lucky punter a huge windfall<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Neil Robertson\u2019s Masters victory against Chris Wakelin could have seen a lucky punter secure a 17 million to one windfall after a stunning run of results. The 43-year-old booked his spot in the second round of the competition with a 6-2 success on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And while his win in isolation would not be that odd, coupled with the rest of the results in the opening round, it produced a freak set of scores. All eight opening ties in the competition produced identical results, with each match finishing 6-2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chinese pair Xiao Guodong and Wu Yize beat Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy respectively, while Zhao Xintong progressed past Gary Wilson. Mark Allen also secured his own 6-2 win against Mark Williams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The unusual set of results continued with John Higgins progressing past Barry Hawkins, while Kyren Wilson beat Si Jiahui. Wednesday\u2019s results ended in the same way, with Robertson overcoming Wakelin.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_13e0b4\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan commits to new tournament with radical rule changes and enormous prize<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_13e0b4\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Stephen Hendry threatened drastic action after what John Higgins did at the Masters<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking after his win, he said: &#8220;I wasn&#8217;t even thinking about winning the match &#8211; I was thinking just win it 6-2. I didn&#8217;t know if someone in the audience had maybe had a pound on all the matches being the same scoreline or something.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIt is amazing. I hope I have made someone a multi-millionaire. I have never seen anything like that before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to Ladbrokes, an accumulator predicting the correct scores would have been offered odds of over 17 million to one. Judd Trump ensured the trend continued with his own win against Ding Junhui.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I feel confident and have got to a few finals recently and it has taken some good players to stop me,&#8221; Trump said. &#8220;I am full of confidence and hopefully I can go one better this tournament. I have had a month off tournaments but still been putting the work in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36555683\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36555683\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Judd Trump\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555683.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2250465289.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555683.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2250465289.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555683.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2250465289.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36555683.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2250465289.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Judd Trump also secured his spot in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 win\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Judd Trump also secured his spot in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 win<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Who will win The Masters? Share your thoughts in the comments below<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I convinced myself my game would not be 6-2 and at 3-0 up I thought, &#8216;at least I can&#8217;t lose 6-2&#8217;,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry was left stunned by the run of results. He said: &#8220;It is phenomenal. You would normally at least three 6-5 scores because of the nature of the tournament. It has been incredible. After the interval players have really stepped up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Masters continues on Thursday with a double-header of quarter-final matches. John Higgins takes on Zhao Xintong, while Trump clashes with Allen in the evening session. Ladbrokes are offering odds of of 400\/1 for all quarter-finals to finish 6-2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reigning champion Shaun Murphy will not be able to defend his crown, having been knocked out in the opening round.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36555985\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\">\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_caa687\">Masters Snooker first round odds<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Yu Wize to beat Shaun Murphy 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">10\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Xiao Guodong to beat Mark Selby 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">16\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Neil Robertson to beat Chris Wakelin 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">5\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kyren Wilson to beat Si Jiahui 6-2 &#8211;<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> 5\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Judd Trump to beat Ding Junhui 6-2 &#8211;<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> 9\/2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mark Allen to beat Mark Williams 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">10\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">John Higgins to beat Barry Hawkins 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Zhao Xintong to beat Gary Wilson 6-2 &#8211; <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">5\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">ODDS OF 17,106,011\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><a aria-label=\"Join our new WhatsApp communityLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. 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