Gibraltar Open 2022 – Neil Robertson cruises previous Rory McLeod to achieve the final 16 after three wins in at some point

Neil Robertson is into the last 16 of the Gibraltar Open after cruising past Rory McLeod 4-1.

The Thunder from Down Under got off to a flying start and had few issues against his Jamaican opponent.

The Australian kicked off with a break of 61 before doubling his advantage with a further break of 78.

McLeod looked like he may find a way back into the match when he produced a break of 81 in the third frame, but Robertson would not be stopped.

The 40-year-old extended his frame advantage in the fourth, taking it 70-1 courtesy of multiple visits.

And the 22-time ranking event winner wrapped the match up in convincing fashion as he rattled through the colors to seal a 102 break and his place in the next round.

Robertson wants to play Jak Jones next.

EVENING SESSION RESULTS

• Jordan Brown [23] 4-0 Louis Heathcote
• Soheil Vahedi (a) 4-2 Chris Wakelin [58]
• Luca Brecel [14] 3-4 Jak Jones [44]
• Allister Carter [22] 1-4 Kyren Wilson [4]
• Lyu Haotian [61] 4-0 Michael Georgiou (a)
• Aaron Hill [87] 1-4 Ding Junhui [29]
• Jamie Jones [36] 4-2 Zhang Anda [84]

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