"I can do it in fits and bursts, but it's maybe because you don't put in the same level of practice as you used to do and that maybe comes back to haunt you at the critical moments in the big, big events.
As a replay was being shown, he added: "I haven't seen a red ball move like that after no contact with the cue ball.
Although he's still performing well, the former world No1 believes his lack of success is down to the fact he doesn't practice as much.
JOHN Higgins was responsible for the strangest foul that even baffled Eurosport commentator Neal Foulds.
As the ball rolled across the tale, Higgins walked off annoyed and returned to his seat.