Northern Ireland Open snooker: Jordan Brown pays tribute to late coach after Neil Robertson win – 'This one's for him'
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ByEurosport
Updated 24/10/2023 at 09:16 GMT
Jordan Brown is hoping to continue home dominance at the Northern Ireland Open after Mark Allen's shock 4-3 defeat to Andres Petrov in the second round on Monday night. The Antrim man earlier eased into the last 32 with a 4-1 victory over former world champion Neil Robertson. "It would mean everything to have a long run here," said Brown, who lifted the 2021 Welsh Open as a 750-1 outsider.
Robertson makes 'typically classy' century against Brown at Northern Ireland Open
Jordan Brown is happy to carry home hopes at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after defending champion Mark Allen's shock defeat in the last 64 on Monday night.
The world No. 44 stunned Australian icon Neil Robertson 4-1 before his close friend Allen saw his quest for a third straight triumph in Belfast ended by Andres Petrov in a 4-3 defeat that was settled on the final black.
Brown – who will meet Yuan Sijun or Jamie Clarke in the last 32 on Wednesday – dedicated the victory to his late coach Joe Bingham, who died in 2018, three years before the Antrim man's greatest triumph with a 9-8 win over seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2021 Welsh Open final as a 750-1 outsider.
"I’d like to dedicate this victory today to Joe Bingham, he was my coach and he passed away five years ago today," said Brown. "This one’s for him.”
Despite Robertson's brilliant 125 in the fourth frame, Brown produced a dominant win in restricting the Australian player to only 24 points in the other four frames.
“Beating an all-time great in Neil in front of my home crowd – it doesn’t get better than that," Brown said.
“I absolutely loved it out there, it was an amazing feeling. It’s right up there with my best wins, even if Neil has not been in his best form.
"I just concentrated on myself and I felt I was in control for most of the match. I got a bit nervy towards the end, but when I got another chance I finished it off."
Brown and compatriot Robbie McGuigan remain in the hunt for the title with teenager McGuigan meeting Anthony McGill in the last 64 on Tuesday evening.
“It would mean everything to have a long run here, not just for me but for my family and friends," said Brown.
"I’m here to win the tournament, that’s the bottom line. It’s not big-headed because I know what I’m capable of."
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