Robertson - Best Is Yet To Come

Snooker's world number one Neil Robertson warned his rivals that he is still improving as he looked ahead to next week's Indian Open.

Robertson has enjoyed a superb start to the season, winning the Wuxi Classic and reaching the final of the Australian Open. At last week's Ruhr Open he made a record four centuries in a 4-0 win over Ahmed Saif, and Robertson has already made 28 tons this season.

"Break-building was the weakest part of my game in the past, but now it's one of the best," said the 31-year-old Australian. "I am definitely still improving as a player. I don't know why - maybe it's because I didn't start playing snooker until I was 15 or 16."

"I am giving it 100 per cent in every tournament and I have been consistent, which means that someone has to play well to beat me."

Robertson is set to fly to New Delhi for the first ever world ranking event in India. Alongside the likes of John Higgins, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui, he will battle for the trophy at the Le Meridian Hotel.

"I have never been to India before so I'm excited to go to a new country," he said. "Everyone is hoping that snooker can be successful there in the same way that it has in China."

"I like the format with best of seven matches because it will produce fast and dramatic games. You can't think too much about the fact that the matches are short, all you can do is try to get off to a good start."

"I know billiards is really popular in India and only a few sports like cricket are bigger there. It's long overdue to have the first snooker event there. I'm sure the atmosphere will be fantastic and the crowd will be knowledgeable."

"I have been very impressed by the Indian players Aditya Mehta and Pankaj Advani and the way they have adapted to living in the UK. They have spent time in Sheffield practicing against other top professionals and that has helped them both to improve. They have had some great results and I'm sure they will both be very keen to do well in front of their own fans."

Robertson has a significant lead at the top of the world rankings and added: "I want to stay there as long as I can. But I'm not going to play in every tournament. I have a young son and I have to find a balance between snooker and spending some time at home with my family. It's a lot easier for the players who don't have kids."

Ruhr, Germany :: 08 October 2013