Hopp searching for consistency ahead of World Grand Prix debut: “I still need more consistency in my game”

Despite that though Hopp is searching for more and says he needs more consistency in his game ahead of Dublin. "I struggled a bit last year and didn't qualify for the World Championship, which was very bad for me," he told . "But I know the reasons for it and I probably put myself under too much pressure at times and I know how to handle it now. "The European Tour event I won in Saarbrucken was a great breakthrough for me but it's not everything and I still need more consistency in my game. "I'm doing different training routines now and preparing for the World Grand Prix which I hope I can make an impact in a major tournament” "It's a short format, best of three sets, and double-in, double-out, which we are not used to," added Hopp. "I'm going to prepare well on the checkout routines, you need to decide on your favourite double like Mensur does on double 14. "We've done a special programme for Dublin, so practicing the 61s, 67s and the very important checkouts and I'm going to focus on three doubles but I'm not going to tell you what they are! "It's really good that we have the Players Championships before the Grand Prix so I think that helps a lot in terms of confidence. "You can also see the form of your opponent and if he doesn't have a good weekend, you fancy your chances."