Neil Robertson’s recent victory at the Masters snooker tournament could have led to a massive payout for a lucky bettor due to a series of unexpected results. The 43-year-old secured a place in the second round by defeating Chris Wakelin with a score of 6-2.
Interestingly, all eight matches in the opening round of the competition ended with the same 6-2 scoreline, creating a rare occurrence in snooker. Notable wins included Chinese players Xiao Guodong and Wu Yize triumphing over Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy, respectively, while Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen also claimed 6-2 victories.
The trend of 6-2 results continued with John Higgins and Kyren Wilson advancing to the next round after defeating Barry Hawkins and Si Jiahui, respectively. Neil Robertson expressed surprise at the unusual outcome, speculating that someone might have placed a bet on all matches ending with the same score.
Bookmakers offered odds exceeding 17 million to one for correctly predicting the scores of the matches. Judd Trump also contributed to the streak by winning against Ding Junhui, maintaining the pattern of 6-2 results.
The Masters tournament proceeds with quarter-final matches, including matchups between John Higgins and Zhao Xintong, and Judd Trump against Mark Allen. Reigning champion Shaun Murphy has been eliminated in the opening round, ending his title defense bid.
Veteran player Stephen Hendry praised the unexpected series of results, noting the high level of competition in the tournament. The Masters promises more exciting matches, with Ladbrokes offering odds of 400/1 for all quarter-finals to finish 6-2.