Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ben Mertens 4-3 to reach English Open second round
2 years ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ben Mertens 4-3 to reach English Open second round

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ronnie O’Sullivan is through to the second round of the BetVictor English Open after seeing off 18-year-old Belgian Ben Mertens 4-3 in Brentwood. Mertens battled back from 3-0 down to draw level with the reigning and seven-time world champion, before O’Sullivan clinched victory with a break of 63 to set up a meeting with Thailand’s Dechawat Poomjaeng. I think he has a very good snooker brain, sees the shot, plays the shot Ronnie O'Sullivan on Ben Mertens “I think he has a very good snooker brain, sees the shot, plays the shot. Monday’s other results included Mark Allen beating Mitchell Mann 4-1, Mark Williams defeating Matthew Stevens 4-3, 4-0 wins for John Higgins over Gerard Greene and Kyren Wilson against Reanne Evans, and Shaun Murphy posting a 4-2 victory over Anthony Hamilton.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of ANOTHER big snooker event with a mystery 'medical issue', weeks after he hinted he could quit the sport at 48
2 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of ANOTHER big snooker event with a mystery 'medical issue', weeks after he hinted he could quit the sport at 48

Daily Mail  

The 48-year-old world legend has previously threatened to quit the sport The snooker icon has pulled out of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland Open on the opening day of the competition, citing unknown medical reasons for his absence. O'Sullivan, 48, hasn't featured in a competitive fixture since crashing out of the …

Referee dispute and ‘doorgate’: How Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic World Snooker Championship unravelled
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Referee dispute and ‘doorgate’: How Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic World Snooker Championship unravelled

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Ronnie O’Sullivan shows ‘unbelievable’ sportsmanship in incident at World Snooker Championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan shows ‘unbelievable’ sportsmanship in incident at World Snooker Championship

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Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship in quarter-finals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship in quarter-finals

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham locked together early in World Championship quarter-final
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham locked together early in World Championship quarter-final

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Ronnie O’Sullivan sees off Ryan Day to book Crucible quarter-final spot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan sees off Ryan Day to book Crucible quarter-final spot

The Independent  

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Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he is NOT snooker's GOAT, as the seven-time world champion names two players ahead of him in the debate
8 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he is NOT snooker's GOAT, as the seven-time world champion names two players ahead of him in the debate

Daily Mail  

Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he is not the greatest player to ever pick up a snooker cue. O'Sullivan, 48, is a seven-time world champion, and is considered by many to be the biggest talent the sport has seen thanks to his incredible break-building and ability to play with both hands. But O'Sullivan, who is aiming for an eighth world crown at …

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel face tricky opening matches at World Snooker Championship
8 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel face tricky opening matches at World Snooker Championship

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes bold Saudi Arabia promise after impressive Riyadh win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes bold Saudi Arabia promise after impressive Riyadh win

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Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashed by Mark Selby as winning run crashes to an end
10 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashed by Mark Selby as winning run crashes to an end

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Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers
11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers

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Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

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A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion
1 year ago

A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion

The Independent  

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Ronnie O’Sullivan gets ‘more of a buzz from breakfast’ than winning UK Championship
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan gets ‘more of a buzz from breakfast’ than winning UK Championship

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Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan
1 year ago

Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan
1 year ago

Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch
1 year ago

Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch

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Ronnie O’Sullivan LIVE: UK Snooker Championship result and reaction as O’Sullivan beats Zhou Yuelong in deciding frame
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan LIVE: UK Snooker Championship result and reaction as O’Sullivan beats Zhou Yuelong in deciding frame

The Independent  

✕ Close Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was 'on phone to Samaritans' at snooker world championships Ronnie O’Sullivan returned to action at the UK Snooker Championship with a dramatic win to book his place in the semi-finals at the York Barbican. O’Sullivan is bidding for an eighth UK Championship crown this week but for the second round in a row needed …

Ronnie O’Sullivan advances at UK Championship after winning six straight frames against
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan advances at UK Championship after winning six straight frames against

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is the UK’s greatest sportsman – his Amazon Prime documentary shows he is also the most honest
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan is the UK’s greatest sportsman – his Amazon Prime documentary shows he is also the most honest

The Independent  

There is a scene in Edge of Everything, the new documentary about Ronnie O’Sullivan, that provides as sharp an analysis as you will ever see of the pressures of top level sport. Ever since Netflix sold a gazillion subscriptions on the back of Michael Jordan’s documentary The Last Dance, there has been an arms race among streaming services to secure …

Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs

The Hindu  

Ronnie O’Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing non-tour events in China, saying his career is at a “crossroads”. Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan and other UK-based players are contracted to play in WST tournaments and could face sanctions if they miss events. “If I can’t go and do what I need to do, which …

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China with snooker at a ‘crossroads’
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China with snooker at a ‘crossroads’

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'I am old enough to be most of their dads' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on going for record eighth world title
1 year, 8 months ago

'I am old enough to be most of their dads' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on going for record eighth world title

The Telegraph  

Ronnie O’Sullivan has hailed the power of Pilates as he begins his quest for a record eighth world snooker title on what is an unprecedented 31st consecutive Crucible appearance. Now surpassing even Steve Davis for longevity, O’Sullivan could extend a further two modern-day records in Sheffield over the next fortnight when victory would not just take him clear of Stephen …

Jimmy White eyes first Snooker World Championship for 17 years after return to form
1 year, 9 months ago

Jimmy White eyes first Snooker World Championship for 17 years after return to form

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Fourteen-year-old shocks snooker world champion to make history
1 year, 10 months ago

Fourteen-year-old shocks snooker world champion to make history

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Noppon Saengkham ‘over the moon’ after beating ‘hero’ Ronnie O’Sullivan
1 year, 11 months ago

Noppon Saengkham ‘over the moon’ after beating ‘hero’ Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Ronnie O’Sullivan tumbles out of Scottish Open after loss to Gary Wilson
2 years ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan tumbles out of Scottish Open after loss to Gary Wilson

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Snooker world champion O’Sullivan feels an ‘imposter’
2 years, 1 month ago

Snooker world champion O’Sullivan feels an ‘imposter’

The Hindu  

World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan said he felt he was suffering from “imposter syndrome” and did not want to play snooker right now despite easing into the last 16 of the UK Championship in York on Monday with a 6-2 win over Matthew Stevens. O’Sullivan is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in snooker history, with the 46-year-old Englishman …

Himanshu Jain qualifies for Pro Circuit World Snooker, creates history
2 years, 6 months ago

Himanshu Jain qualifies for Pro Circuit World Snooker, creates history

The Hindu  

Himanshu Jain chased a dream and is delighted to have realised it too, creating history of sorts by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the Pro Circuit World Snooker from the extremely challenging Asia-Oceania Q School qualifying championship, organised by the World Snooker Tour, in Bangkok on Saturday. For someone who is ranked India No.3 in the 6-red snooker …

Magnificent Seven: A closer look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s world title successes
2 years, 7 months ago

Magnificent Seven: A closer look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s world title successes

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Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record seventh World Snooker title; beats Judd Trump in final
2 years, 7 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record seventh World Snooker title; beats Judd Trump in final

The Hindu  

Ronnie O'Sullivan won a record seventh World Snooker Championship crown after beating Judd Trump 18-13 in the final here on Monday. The showpiece match at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was in the balance when the evening session started, with O'Sullivan leading 14-11 in the best of 35-frame contest after 2019 world champion Trump had bounced back from 12-5 down overnight earlier …

John Higgins believes snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ can reign for another decade
2 years, 7 months ago

John Higgins believes snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ can reign for another decade

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Mark Selby to face Jamie Jones in first round of World Snooker Championship
2 years, 8 months ago

Mark Selby to face Jamie Jones in first round of World Snooker Championship

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Ronnie O'Sullivan says he'd SKIP playing at the Crucible if he was presented with a 'better offer'
2 years, 9 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he'd SKIP playing at the Crucible if he was presented with a 'better offer'

Daily Mail  

Ronnie O'Sullivan put his shock defeat in the European Masters final behind him with a comfortable 4-0 win over James Cahill at the Welsh Open - before casting doubt on ambitions for another World Championship title. Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he'd skip playing at the World Championship for a 'better offer' Following the routine win, six-time world champion O'Sullivan maintained he …

Ronnie O’Sullivan warns snooker world there is more to come from ‘Class of 92’
3 years, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan warns snooker world there is more to come from ‘Class of 92’

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