Neil Robertson Calls for Rule Change After World Snooker Championship Incidents

Former world champion Neil Robertson has raised concerns about the rules in snooker after two incidents at the World Snooker Championships where players made multiple attempts at safety shots. Both Jak Jones and Kyren Wilson gave up points after failing to get the cue ball safe, with Wilson taking three attempts at one shot against David Gilbert and Jones having eight attempts in his meeting with Stuart Bingham.

The draw has opened up for all four semi-finalists, with none of the top 10 seeds still involved at The Crucible after a number of shocks. This unusual scenario may have increased the pressure on the remaining players, with all four stars able to make a case that the tournament is theirs to win.

Robertson, who won the world title in 2010, expressed his frustration with the situation while covering the action for the BBC. He suggested that the rules should be looked at, as players could potentially give away points in fouls just to secure a safe shot.

The semi-finals are finely poised, with Wilson leading Gilbert 14-10 and Jones tied at 8-8 with Bingham. Jones, who caused an upset by knocking out Judd Trump in the quarter-finals, could become the first qualifier to win the World Snooker Championships since 2005.

The action continues on Saturday with the resumption of the semi-finals, followed by the final sessions on Sunday and Monday. The final will be a best-of-35 affair, determining who will be crowned the champion of the World Snooker Championships.