Snooker is in my blood: Hong Kong star Marco Fu itching to return to the table
The world No 11 will be thrown in the deep end after deciding to have another go at the Crucible as he plays his first tournament since January’s Masters
Marco Fu Ka-chun is itching to return to the snooker table and play at the highest level again, saying “snooker is in my blood” as he makes a surprise return to this month’s World Championship.
Fu had said that he would probably skip the prestigious event at the Crucible Theatre as he battles eye problems but he has had a change of heart and decided to compete in the last major tournament of the season.
The Hong Kong star, who had laser surgery performed on his left eye in December, has not played since losing to Ronnie O’ Sullivan in the opening round of the Masters in January. And he’s eager to return to competition after taking the longest break in his 20 years as a professional. The World Championship starts on April 21 and end on May 7.
“I have not touched anything connected to snooker, watched any competition or read any snooker news during this period and now I really look forward to returning to the game,” said Fu before his departure to Sheffield, England this weekend. “My doctor has given me the green light to start playing again as the retinal degeneration problem seems to be rectified, although I still see a lot floaters in my eyes.
“The results will not matter too much as I will try to enjoy playing again. I may still feel the pressure when the competition actually starts as the World Championship is the biggest tournament [in the world], but this should be one I could enjoy the most.”