Robertson lost to a qualifier who had not won a match at the Crucible since 2005.

Ronnie O’Sullivan reeled off seven frames in a row to claim his fourth Welsh Open title in Cardiff.

"What a wonderful break. He was clearly determined because he went for a risky shot in the 40s."

Neil Robertson believes snooker is ready for its equivalent of a Tiger Woods comeback as Ronnie O’Sullivan prepares to make his long-awaited return to action.

Robertson went one better than his previous opponent Thepchaiya Un-Nooh to take the £44,000 prize.