Neil Robertson to set up new home in scene of historic snooker triumph as he emulates Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump – 'My blessed land'
Published 08/06/2025 at 09:57 GMT+1
Neil Robertson is set to join Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump by accepting the chance to live in Hong Kong. The former world champion became the first player in history to complete two whitewash wins in ranking finals with a 10-0 victory over Stuart Bingham at the city's Kai Tak Arena in March. "Hong Kong has always been my blessed land. I have achieved many great successes here," said Robertson.
Neil Robertson feiert seinen Sieg beim World Grand Prix
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Neil Robertson is set to set up home in what he describes as his "blessed land" of Hong Kong, only three months after reaching a state of nirvana in the Asian city.
Robertson drubbed Stuart Bingham 10-0 in the World Grand Prix final at the new Kai Tak Arena in March to become the first player in history to complete two whitewash victories in a major ranking final.
The Melbourne man followed up his 9-0 win over Zhou Yuelong at the 2020 European Masters in Austria with a historic 25th ranking triumph against 2015 Crucible winner Bingham.
The 2010 world champion, who has been based in Cambridge, claimed the invitational Hong Kong Masters in 2017 with a 6-3 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan at Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
He will now join O'Sullivan and world No. 1 Judd Trump by accepting an invite to make the move under the city’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.
"This is not only a significant moment for me personally, but also an honour for our entire family," said world No. 8 Robertson on Weibo, the social media platform in China.
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Robertson celebrates with fist pump after getting 'bags of action' on cue ball
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"Hong Kong has always been my blessed land. I have achieved many great successes here and have forged a deep friendship with this city.
"This identity will make it easier for me to travel to Hong Kong more frequently and expand business cooperation.
"Regarding future development plans in Hong Kong, I have made full preparations and will share them with you soon."
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Snooker's major whitewash finals
- 1989 Grand Prix, Reading: Steve Davis (Eng) 10-0 Dean Reynolds (Eng)
- 2020 European Masters, Dornbirn: Neil Robertson (Aus) 9-0 Zhou Yuelong (Chn)
- 2022 German Masters, Berlin: Zhao Xintong (Chn) 9-0 Yan Bingtao (Chn)
- 2025 World Grand Prix, Hong Kong: Neil Robertson (Aus) 10-0 Stuart Bingham (Eng)
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