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Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset

Eurosport pundits Jimmy White and Alan McManus believe Ronnie O’Sullivan was “in control of the match” until David Grace put in a “brilliant performance” to fight back and win at the Northern Ireland Open. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up in the second round match in Belfast, but Grace came back and was soon 3-2 up after taking advantage of a wild fluke. Ad In the sixth frame, Grace missed several opportunities to close out the match as O’Sullivan sent the contest to a decider, only for the world No.

Aaron Hill reacts to another giant killing but Judd Trump not impressed after Northern Ireland Open loss

Aaron Hill ousted three-time champion Judd Trump from the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday night in a big Belfast shock, although the beaten favourite was not that impressed.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says referee Ben Williams' behaviour 'uncalled for' in Jimmy White spat at Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan believes the behaviour of referee Ben Williams was “uncalled for” after a spat between the official and Jimmy White. In the fourth frame of White’s second round match against Luca Brecel at the Northern Ireland Open, which he lost 4-0, Williams wrongly called which ball The Whirlwind was going for. Ad Williams laughed at the situation which White wasn’t happy with, so he gesticulated at the official — seemingly waving a finger at the referee — and was given a warning for his actions.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus react to Jimmy White clash with referee at Northern Ireland Open

Jimmy White clashed with referee Ben Williams during his second round defeat to Luca Brecel at the Northern Ireland Open, receiving a warning, but Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus were both sympathetic towards the Whirlwind.

'Iron out those unforced errors' - Jimmy White and Alan McManus offer advice to 'great' Reanne Evans

Jimmy White and Alan McManus spoke in glowing terms of Reanne Evans following her narrow defeat to Mark Selby at the Northern Ireland Open. Evans made the four-time world champion fight extremely hard to secure a 4-2 win at the Waterfront Hall. Ad White and McManus felt Evans could have secured the win, with the former telling Eurosport that her coach Chris Henry must replay the match and point out the errors that were costly.

'My head was gone' - Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up about famous walk-out during match against Stephen Hendry

Ronnie O'Sullivan has opened up about his famous walk-out during his match against Stephen Hendry as part of the Eurosport show Seventh Heaven. The Rocket, speaking to his good friend and former rival, Alan McManus, discussed in-depth the transformation he has gone through in the mental side of his snooker game and beyond. The conversation was part of the special two-hour show on discovery+ and Eurosport.

Astonishing emotion from Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed for first time after seventh World Championship title

The powerful emotions felt by Ronnie O'Sullivan after his seventh World Championship title are to be revealed for the first time on the Eurosport show Seventh Heaven. After claiming his famous seventh world title at the Crucible in May, O'Sullivan joined the Eurosport studio and in footage which has never been seen before, the snooker great broke down into tears as the magnitude of the achievement hit home. Ad The moment gives an extraordinary insight into how much a seventh world title meant to O'Sullivan.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset

Aaron Hill reacts to another giant killing but Judd Trump not impressed after Northern Ireland Open loss

Ronnie O’Sullivan says referee Ben Williams' behaviour 'uncalled for' in Jimmy White spat at Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus react to Jimmy White clash with referee at Northern Ireland Open

'Iron out those unforced errors' - Jimmy White and Alan McManus offer advice to 'great' Reanne Evans

'My head was gone' - Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up about famous walk-out during match against Stephen Hendry

Astonishing emotion from Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed for first time after seventh World Championship title