DIMITRI VAN DEN BERGH was close to tears and a “breakdown” after flopping on home soil in the Flanders Trophy.
The UK Open champ had to be consoled by manager Mac Elkin in the post-match press conference after losing his opening clash in Antwerp.
The Belgian, 32, lost 6-2 to Andrew Gilding in the first big tournament in his home city.
The World No10, who beat world champ Luke Humphries in a controversial UK Open final in March, said: “At the minute I’m very, very emotional.
“My manager has been with me since the start of my career and I could break down in the middle of this interview.”
“Dreammaker” Van den Bergh didn’t continue in the press conference and Elkin then carried on for him.
He said: “I’ve just spoken to Dimitri and …