Ross Muir using tragedy as driving force after turbulent snooker career so far

Ross Muir is refocussed and confident of progress (Picture: Getty Images)

At just 30 years old Ross Muir has been through a lot in his career but he is using a painful time away from the table as a driving force to succeed on it.

The Scot first turned professional in 2013, earning his spot on tour when he came through Q School as a 17-year-old.

In his own words he has ‘definitely not shown anything at all’ since then, with last 16 runs his best in ranking events.

Muir firmly believes there is more to come after some tough times of late were understandably distracting him from snooker.

His mother passed away in February, over a year after being diagnosed with heart failure, a number of months which saw snooker fade into insignificance.

‘It’s still a bit surreal. She was my best friend and very supportive with snooker,’ Muir told

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