Neil Robertson says he is determined to get back to his “brutal” best after defeating Jimmy Robertson 5-0 in the second round of the German Masters.
Australia's 2010 world champions are in the midst of their worst season, having suffered five first-round exits in ranked competition.
But runs of 87, 78, 135 and 86 helped the 41-year-old world No. 36 Jimmy in Berlin.
“I hope the worst for my opponent,” Neal said.
“We have to go back to being brutal and killing our enemies. No more happy, smiling handshakes. Get out of there.” [the table] That's fine, but I want them to suffer on the table. ”
He is currently ranked seventh in the world, but the Australian's disastrous record to date has seen him drop out of the top eight and miss out on the lucrative Riyadh season World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia. is expected.
He is also likely to drop out of the top 16 and will likely need to qualify for the World Championship at the Crucible in April.
“I'm focused on maximizing my performance and doing the best I can,” said Neal, who will face Joe Perry in the third round.
“It's very hard work, eating well, sleeping well, dieting and exercising. From now until the rest of the season, there are no stones that can't be turned over.”
In other matches on Tuesday, China's Heguo Qiang scored a shock 5-1 victory over three-time world champion Mark Williams, while 26-time ranking event winner Judd Trump defeated Matthew Stevens. defeated 5-3.
Mark Allen beat Lewis Heathcote 5-2, defending champion Ali Carter beat Penn Eason 5-1, John Higgins beat Martin Gould 5-0 and Thepchaiya Unnoo defeated Jang Anda 5-4.
