Chris Wakelin speaks out on foul controversy during Neil Robertson defeat

A controversial foul call went against Chris Wakelin at the Crucible (Picture: Getty Images)

Chris Wakelin is still not sure he fouled after a controversial call during defeat to Neil Robertson, but accepts the decision and admits he did not deserve to win.

Robertson was 7-6 ahead when Wakelin knocked in a long red, cueing close to the yellow as he did.

Referee Peggy Li called a foul on Wakelin, who jumped up and looked surprised at the call.

Li said the Monster had touched the yellow with his cue, but was happy to look at video replays, which were inconclusive.

With no further evidence, the referee stuck with her decision and Robertson knocked in a break of 65 to go two frames clear.

Wakelin would win just one more frame in the match as Robertson powered to a 13-7 win, making two centuries on a burst to the winning line.

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