Indian cue sports icon Pankaj Advani has revealed that tennis great Novak Djokovic serves as a major source of motivation after he successfully captured his 29th world title. Triumphing at the WBL World Billiards Championship held in Birmingham, the 41-year-old navigated a competitive field featuring elite former world champions to claim his latest global crown after a two-year drought.
Championship Journey And Tough Tests
Advani admitted that his path to glory required immense physical and mental preparation, highlighting a dramatic pre-quarterfinal encounter against Ireland’s Christian Kirk that was settled in the final thirty seconds. To overcome top-tier contenders such as Sourav Kothari, David Causier, and Robert Hall, the veteran cueist intensified his training regimen, dedicating four to five hours daily over the preceding month to build essential stamina.
- Captured his 29th career world title at the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham.
- Overcame a tense pre-quarterfinal match against Ireland’s Christian Kirk in the closing seconds.
- Defeated a competitive field including Sourav Kothari, David Causier, and Robert Hall.
- Credited coach Arvind Savur and sports psychologist Shree Advani for continued guidance.
Drawing Inspiration From Tennis Elite
Reflecting on longevity in professional sport, Advani drew direct parallels with Novak Djokovic, praising the Serbian tennis star for maintaining peak performance at the business end of major tournaments across two decades. Advani emphasized that success at an advanced sporting age demands smart work and unwavering dedication, drawing from his own experiences managing the contrasting technical demands of billiards and snooker.
Advani noted that while billiards requires prolonged concentration and deep stamina, snooker flows more naturally due to heavier recent competitive exposure. Having undergone rigorous mental and physical conditioning over the past year, the champion continues his preparation in Sheffield ahead of the upcoming World Snooker Championship in Indore, aiming to extend his legacy in cue sports.
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