Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals where he wants to end career after reaching last 16 at 6 Red World Snooker Championship

08.03.2023 - 17:07 eurosport.com

Ronnie O'Sullivan booked his spot in the last 16 of the Six Red World Championship with a 5-2 victory over Stan Moody in Thailand after admitting he wants to end his golden career in Asia.

The seven-time world champion joined old rival James Wattana in the knockout stage of the elite invitational event with a dominant win against the world junior champion Moody on Wednesday.

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Six-Red World ChampionshipO'Sullivan makes dreamy total clearance at Six Red World ChampionshipAN HOUR AGO It was O'Sullivan who emerged victorious to secure maximum points from his three matches in a 5-2 win over Wattana that included the highest break of the group with a 71 in frame four at the Thammasat University Convention Centre in Pathum Thani.

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