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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

Ex-champion hits out at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s choice of chalk at World Snooker Championship

Neil Robertson Ronnie OSullivan John Higgins
  • Former world champion Neil Robertson has called for a ban on the traditional Triangle Chalk used by Ronnie O’Sullivan during the World Snooker Championship, claiming it causes problems on the baize.
  • Robertson stated that "all the players hate it" because it leads to "kicks, bounces and it makes an absolute mess of the table," contrasting it with the Taom Chalk used by most players which reduces kicks and leaves no marks.
  • The call follows O’Sullivan’s 13-12 defeat by John Higgins on Monday, where a notable kick occurred in the deciding frame and chalk marks were evident on the table.
  • Robertson expressed relief at avoiding a match with O'Sullivan, preferring to play Higgins to bypass the issue with the chalk.
  • O'Sullivan is one of the few players on the World Snooker Tour still using Triangle Chalk, with Robertson hoping a ban will be implemented.

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Neil Robertson calls for ban on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chalk: ‘All the players hate it’

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