Robertson Roars into Jeddah Final: Aussie Ace One Win from £500,000 Glory
Neil Robertson has secured his place in the final of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters after a commanding 6-3 victory over Elliot Slessor in Jeddah. The experienced Australian showed his class throughout the semi-final, mixing tactical discipline with trademark heavy scoring to book his spot in what will be his 39th career ranking final.
Slessor, who had impressed throughout the tournament with a string of gritty performances, started strong and looked poised to push the former world champion all the way. But Robertson’s relentless scoring and calm composure under pressure began to tell midway through the match. Breaks of 87, 74, and a clinical 102 proved decisive as he pulled clear of his younger opponent.
Now, all eyes turn to the second semi-final clash, where either Ronnie O’Sullivan or Chris Wakelin will emerge to challenge Robertson for the title and the massive £500,000 winner’s prize. If it’s O’Sullivan, snooker fans could be treated to yet another installment in one of the sport’s great modern rivalries. If Wakelin pulls off the upset, it would be a rematch of their 2022 German Masters final, where Robertson came out on top.
Robertson, a seasoned competitor on the biggest stages, will be looking to add another prestigious title to his glittering CV. A win in Jeddah would not only secure him one of the richest purses in the sport’s history but also reaffirm his status among snooker’s elite at a time when the global game continues to grow in prominence and prize money.
