IT’S ALL GOING SWIMMINGLY FOR JORDAN

NORTHERN Irish potter Jordan Brown has revealed swimming has helped him get back to the deep end of tournaments.

The Antrim Ferrari, 36, famously stunned the snooker world when he beat Ronnie O’sullivan to win the 2021 Welsh

Open.

But he sunk into a sorry two-season spell where he struggled for results and the weight of expectation he put on himself.

Things got so bad Brown (above) even took the plunge and sought the help of a psychologist and had hypnotherapy sessions in a desperate bid to get back on track.

But this season the world No.42 went back to basics and found swimming a calming influence for his mind.

Brown, who has overcome his fears of water by taking the plunge, plays Tom Ford (inset) in the first-round of the 32-man World Grand Prix tonight.

“I started swimming at the start of the season because I’m always looking for that extra edge,” revealed Brown.

“I try and go as much as I can. I’m not a fan of the water, which sounds really silly. I’m trying to look for that bit of an edge and feel good about myself.

“I’m already feeling the differences. Any exercise helps with your snooker and it makes you feel great mentally as well.

“It’s all about trying to feel relaxed.

“It probably shows when I’m out there I’m pretty nervous and pretty tense.

“You just want to keep your mind focused on the job and get any edges here and there and it’s working at the minute.”

Brown is out for revenge after Ford beat him in the International Championship semi-final earlier this season.

Leicester potter Ford will be the fan favourite in front of his hometown crowd.

But Brown wants to let his snooker do the talking at the Morningside Arena.

“The results are starting to come again,” added Brown.

“The last season and a bit the results weren’t the best.

“The results are coming again this season and I’ve been working really hard.

“My game in general is very good and is probably the best it’s ever been.”