FORMER world snooker champ Graeme Dott has revealed that he’s considering pursuing another sport once he calls time on his snooker career.
The 47-year-old won the World Snooker title in 2006, having lost in the final two years previously.
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Graeme Dott of Scotland in action on the snooker circuitCredit: Getty – Contributor
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Graeme Dott of Scotland chalks his cueCredit: Getty
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Graeme Dott parades the trophy at IbroxCredit: Scottish News and Sport
He’s started the season in excellent form too – going unbeaten in the season-opening Championship League, and qualifying for the Wuhan Open, British Open and next week’s new Xi’an Grand Prix in China.
It offers a cool £177,000 to the eventual winner but Dott has his eye on more bumper pay cheques after playing in lucrative eight-ball pool tournaments in China.
It’s something he used to do previously – and he’s strongly hinted that it’s something he could take up on a more serious basis once his time in snooker comes to an end.
Dott told SportsBoom.com: “I used to play years ago, but I’ve found these tournaments really enjoyable.”
“But to be totally honest, I was just borrowing a cue every time I’ve been to China.
“You’re not really giving yourself a chance to win titles, although I won a few matches and got the last 32 of the most recent tournaments I played in.
“I’ve managed to get myself a cue now, so hopefully I get better.”
“I’m not taking it deadly serious at the moment, it’s a bit of fun, but if I got better at it then it’s something I could definitely do more in the future if I got better at it.
“It’s something I will probably look into but, for now, I’m getting decent appearance-free money, and I want to do well, the extra prize money is of course a bonus.
“But I want to perform and, the more I play in these events, the more I think I’ll start challenging more.
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“I wouldn’t play if I can’t any good at it, for sure, I’m just too competitive for that.”
The die-hard Rangers’ fan heads to Xi’an hungry to impress and hopes another big title is still in the locker.
“Finding the hunger at this stage in my career is the hardest part.
“But I know that if I can produce my best form, I fancy my chances of winning another title.”
“You need a bit of luck, of course, but you know it’s always going to get harder.”
“I know this year is going to be tough and next year will be harder again.”
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“These young lads are getting better and as you get older your standard starts to drop.
“But I’ve had a decent start to the season and feeling confident about my game.”
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