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Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals when Si Jiahui could become China's first world champion – 'Just needs experience'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has joined Shaun Murphy in tipping Si Jiahui to become a future world champion and feels he is on course to achieve his dream within the next four years. Si look destined to reach the final of the 47th Crucible tournament in May after constructing a 14-5 lead over Luca Brecel in the semi-finals, only to witness the Belgian player produce one of the sport's greatest comebacks to win 12 of the next 13 frames in a remarkable 17-15 victory in Sheffield. Ad «It was the closest thing to perfection, the way he played,» said Brecel.

Brogan revels in stunning victory at Wimbledon Qualifying

Anna Brogan could not hide her delight after stunning fifth seed Diana Shnaider to reach the final round of Wimbledon Qualifying at Roehampton. Glasgow's Brogan defeated Shnaider 6-3 7-6(7) to reach the third round of the qualifying draw, saving a set point in a dramatic second set tiebreak to close out the match in straight sets. Ad Shnaider is considered one of the brightest young talents in women's tennis, having qualified for both the Australian and French Open this year and reaching the second round on both occasions.

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, "Men in Black" top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump set to play snooker on Christmas Day at Macau Snooker Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump will make up an eight-player invitational tournament when the Macau Snooker Masters begins in the resort city on Christmas Day. The former world champions flew to Asia to promote the event alongside Jack Lisowski, Marco Fu and recent Crucible semi-finalist Si Jiahui on June 28.