Ross Muir is refocussed and confident of progress after a difficult year, during which he took a step aside from practice to care for his mother.
After his mother's passing, Muir's words of encouragement helped him return to the game, and he has been working harder than ever to tackle the technical problems in his game.
Muir, who has faced a string of snooker greats on tour, is now starting to play proper snooker again, and is confident that he has the game and determination to achieve his goals.
The world number 109 needs to show those improvements on the table this season if he is to hold onto his tour card, but he is confident that deep runs are in there.
Muir practices with the likes of John Higgins, Anthony McGill, and Scott Donaldson in his base in Musselburgh, an old church building that has been his table for years.
On his career turbulence, Muir has spoken about the ocular migraines he suffered in 2019, which led to significant vision loss on a daily basis and forced him to consider retiring from the sport.
However, Muir has worked out a lifestyle that keeps the migraines under control, and has been able to return to the tour by winning the European Amateur Championship in 2023.
Muir is now grateful for the opportunity to play the game professionally and is determined to make the most of it, using his experiences to drive him forward and achieve his goals.
Muir's return to the game has been a welcome one, and he is confident that he has the skills and determination to succeed at the highest level.
Muir's career has been marked by turbulence, but he is now refocussed and determined to make a success of it.
He is working harder than ever to tackle the technical problems in his game and is confident that deep runs are in there.
Muir's words of encouragement from his mother have helped him return to the game, and he is now grateful for the opportunity to play the game professionally.
