Ronnie O'Sullivan: Seven-time world snooker champion through to World Open final in deciding-frame thriller against Wu Yize
Ronnie O'Sullivan through to 66th ranking final and a chance for a record-extending 42nd ranking title after battling back from 43-0 down in the decider to Wu Yize before pulling out a sensational clearance
Last Updated: 21/03/26 1:17pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan made it through to World Open final after a sensational deciding-frame clearance
Ronnie O'Sullivan made it through to the World Open final after clinching a deciding-frame thriller against Wu Yize.
With O'Sullivan and Wu locked at 5-5 in the race to six frames, 'The Rocket' produced a wonderful 89 counter-clearance from 43-0 down to seal a dramatic 6-5 victory.The seven-time world champion is through to a 66th ranking final and now has a chance to win a record-extending 42nd ranking title in Sunday's final against Judd Trump or Thepchaiya Un-Nooh over the best of 19 frames. 🏆 Seven-time World Champion🏆 Eight-time UK Champion🏆 Eight-time Masters Champion🏆 41 Ranking Titles⭐️ 1,320 Century Breaks⭐️ 17 Maximum Breaks⭐️ Highest Break: 153⏳ Fastest Maximum Break in 5’08’’, unbeaten for 29 years🐐 The Greatest of All Time The Essex cueman is into his first ranking final since beating Judd Trump to win the World Grand Prix in January 2024."I like my bottle when I'm flowing. I like my bottle anyway really," said O'Sullivan, who could enjoy another landmark moment with victory in Sunday's title match. He would become the first ever player to win a ranking event in his teens, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. "At 5-5 when he missed I had a chance on the red I had to go for it. The ball went in, which I couldn't believe, and I made a great clearance."I knew that if I got the red I fancied I could clear up. In previous years I was begging my opponent to not miss because I didn't want to embarrass myself. That is different now. I feel a lot happier because I'm in that frame of mind. Even if I miss, at least I fancy it."His cue power and snooker brain is great. He has a lot to learn but it is the easy bits he needs to learn. He's like me before I met Ray Reardon. He can pot balls and score really well. I'm telling him he needs to learn the other side of the game." 🟢 ⚫️🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 🔴 ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚫️ 🩷 🩷 🟡 🟢 🟤 🔵 🩷 ⚫️ On Friday, O'Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the tournament.The 50-year-old achieved the feat after leaving quarter-final opponent Ryan Day in a snooker at the start of the opening frame and the Welshman's failed attempt to get out of it handed O'Sullivan a free ball.That allowed the seven-time world champion to commence his break with the green, followed by his opening black to put him on eight points before even beginning on the reds.O'Sullivan then reeled off the 15 reds, accompanied by 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing up the colours to land a record-breaking 153, paving the way for a dominant 5-0 victory.O'Sullivan, currently ranked world No 12, has signed up to compete in the World Seniors Championship for the first time this year. O'Sullivan's route to World Open finalRound one: Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-1 Ross MuirRound two: Ishpreet Singh Chadha 0-5 Ronnie O'Sullivan (bye)Round three: Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-0 Matthew SeltRound four: Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-3 Shaun MurphyQuarter-final: Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-0 Ryan DaySemi-final: Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 Wu Yize
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