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Robertson stunned in snooker China Open

Xinhua, March 30, 2015 Adjust font size:

Former world champion Neil Robertson was bundled out of the China Open snooker tournament in the first round here on Monday.

Robertson was 4-2 ahead before his Thai opponent Dechawat Poomjaeng managed back two frames including a 74-point shot.

Robertson once again missed a key long-shot black to see Poomjaeng snatch back the victory at 69-64 in the last frame.

"It's a good result, or I can go home and prepare for the worlds," said Robertson.

"For me, the result is winning the tournament. I don't really care about the final or semifinals or trying to get a good round before the World Championships." Endi