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Snooker

Robertson knocked out of Shanghai Masters

Aussie champ dumped out in first round by The Ebdonator. Yep, that’s really his nickname.

CURRENT WORLD CHAMPION Neil Robertson has been beaten by Peter Ebdon in the first round at the Shanghai Masters.

2002 World Champion Ebdon won 5-4 with a break of 62 in the final frame. Steve Davis was also knocked out- losing 5-3 in a low scoring match against Jamie Cope.

Mark Selby survived a 99 break- the highest of the round so far- to defeat local wildcard Mei Xi Wen 5-2.