Thepchaiya Un-Nooh missed a black for a maximum 147 break that could have won him £44,000 at the UK Snooker Championship in York.
The Thai player was facing Australian Neil Robertson in the
third round when he set up the opportunity on the relatively straight
forward shot, having pulled off some remarkable pots on the way.
But the world No 36 missed the pot to the amazement of the crowd
and the other players watching from other tables. He would have picked
up a £40,000 rolling prize for a maximum and £4,000 for the highest
break had the feat not been equalled.
"I’m so disappointed. It’s a nightmare, " said Un-Nooh. "There
was a lot of pressure on the black because I had never made a 147 in a
tournament before.”
To make matters worse, Robertson then scored 145 in the next frame before winning the match 6-2.
"I’m gutted for him. The money would have meant a lot to him, it
would have covered his expenses for the next two years," said
Robertson.
"In terms of raw talent he’s as good as anyone on the circuit. I
enjoy watching him and he reminds me of Tony Drago because he can pot
anything or miss anything. I haven’t set the world alight in my three
matches so far, but hopefully I’m building as the tournament goes on.”
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