Neil Robertson storms past Wu Yize to advance at the Crucible
Neil Robertson produced a brilliant display of scoring to storm into the second round of the Cazoo World Championship with victory against Wu Yize in Sheffield.
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World Snooker Championship 2023: 'Back with a vengeance' - Alan McManus, Jimmy White impressed with Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson’s dominant win over Wu Yize in the first round of the World Championship made a big impression on Jimmy White and Alan McManus. The 2010 champion was pushed hard in the first session by Wu, but closed that out strongly and carried the momentum into the second session as he wrapped up a 10-3 win. Ad He knocked in two 146 breaks in the match to write himself into the history books.
World Snooker Championship 2023: Neil Robertson swats away Wu Yize challenge with two 146 breaks to race into round two
Neil Robertson delivered a statement performance with two 146 breaks as he breezed into the second round of the World Championship with a 10-3 win over Wu Yize. The Australian held firm in the face of a stiff test from Wu in the opening session to open up a 6-3 advantage despite his young opponent making two centuries, and it was a lead he never relinquished. Ad After a poor season by his own high standards, Robertson arrived in Sheffield somewhat under the radar.
World Snooker Championship 2023 live – Ding Junhui and Hossein Vafaei chase Ronnie O'Sullivan showdown, live stream
O'Sullivan ready to battle for number eight Ad The world champion is certainly playing some superb matchplay snooker. He did not hit a century yesterday, which would have been his 200th ton in 31 straight years of competing at the sport's biggest event, but produced some tough tactical brilliance to ensure he overcame the considerable threat of recent WST Classic finalist Pang in the first round. World ChampionshipWatch O'Sullivan get over the line with break of 81 to beat Pang12 HOURS AGO “Sometimes you’ve got to start again," he told Eurosport ahead of his quest for a record eighth Crucible crown.
O’Sullivan defies debilitating virus to reach next round at World Snooker Championship
Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan defied a debilitating virus to sink Chinese qualifier Pang Junxu 10-7 and move into the second round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
'Shaky, heavy and desperate' O'Sullivan survives scare
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defied a debilitating virus to sink Chinese qualifier Pang Junxu 10-7 and move into the second round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan pegged back by qualifier Pang Junxu in Sheffield
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s hopes of cruising into the second round of the World Snooker Championship hang in the balance after an impressive revival by Chinese qualifier Pang Junxu at the Crucible.
World Snooker Championship 2023 - Crucible info: capacity, history, tickets, quotes on 'home of snooker'
The greatest show in snooker is upon us, with the World Championship getting underway at the Crucible in Sheffield. Snooker is synonymous with the Crucible, which has played host to the World Championship since 1977. Ad How many seats does the Crucible have? World ChampionshipO’Sullivan pounces on Pang errors to take commanding lead in openerAN HOUR AGO There is something special about the intimate nature of the Crucible, which has a maximum capacity of 980 spectators.