Neil Robertson is dreaming of becoming the first player to win all four BetVictor Home Nations Series tournaments as he looks forward to playing at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast next week.
The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open is the only event missing from Robertson's set as he has already triumphed in Scotland in 2017, Wales in 2019 and England in 2021 and 2024.
The final session of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open on the evening of Sunday October 27th is SOLD OUT but there is still availability for all other sessions from just £15 - for details click here. The event runs from October 20-27 at the Waterfront Hall in the centre of Belfast. Don't miss out!
"It would be amazing to be the first player to win all four, that has been high on my list for a few years and it would be a magnificent achievement," said Robertson. "I came close a couple of years ago when I got to the semi-finals in Belfast then lost to Mark Allen. It's definitely extra motivation this time.
"All the players enjoy going to Belfast, it is one of our best venues. I love the people, the crowds, the arena and the city. The atmosphere is electric, especially for the final weekend."
The Australian has enjoyed a superb start to the season, regaining the form which made him the best player in the world for a spell during the 2021/22 season. Last month in Brentwood he captured the BetVictor English Open crown, beating Wu Yize 9-7 in the final to land his 24th ranking title and first for over two years.
"It was great to win in Brentwood and end a long streak without a trophy," said the 42-year-old. "My goal at the start of the season was to get back into the top 16 in time for the Masters, I'm on track for that and want to keep up this momentum. I will prepare as well as I can for Belfast and I will be razor sharp for it. I have a very tough draw against Graeme Dott in the first round on Monday, he's a former World Champion and he's always up for the big games."
Asked about the overall growth of the tour, Robertson replied: "It's never been better. Last week in Wuhan, two Chinese players reached the final, and there other young players coming through from China and across Europe. There's more of an international feel to the circuit which is fantastic for the game. In terms of prize money and the number of tournaments it has never been better."
A wide range of snooker's star players will be competing for the Alex Higgins Trophy - for the match schedule click here.