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Ronnie O’Sullivan snatches frame with astonishing ‘cocked hat double’ on final black at World Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan dropped a party trick dubbed the ‘cocked hat double’ on a re-spotted black in the World Championship final – a showstopper that left Judd Trump feeling “absolutely sick”. The Rocket, leading 2-1 as a thrilling fourth frame went the distance, was left with a thin cut into the bottom pocket to snatch the frame. But instead of going for that shot, and risk leaving Trump with an easy opening, O’Sullivan improvised.

'I didn't even have a dressing room!' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on 'not ideal' Crucible gaffe at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has detailed the «not ideal preparation» he had to contend with during the final session of his dramatic semi-final with John Higgins at the World Championship. The 46-year-old wrapped up a 17-11 victory over his old foe Higgins to set up a Crucible final to truly savour with Judd Trump on Sunday and Monday. Ad/> It is the fifth occasion in O’Sullivan’s illustrious career that he has occupied the world No.

Ronnie O'Sullivan turns on the style against John Higgins as he edges closer to World Championship final

A fired-up Ronnie O'Sullivan turned on the style as he raced into a 15-9 lead over John Higgins to edge closer to the World Championship final. O'Sullivan played some sublime snooker in Saturday morning's session, winning five frames to Higgins' three and now just needs two more frames for a spot in the final.

'I've never seen him with this intensity' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on fire against John Higgins at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has never played with the «intensity» he is showing at the moment, according to Neal Foulds. The Eurosport expert was most impressed with O'Sullivan as he made a break of 101 — his 10th Crucible century of the year — to lead John Higgins 12-8 at the mid-session interval, needing just five more frames to claim his place in the World Championship final.

'It's absolutely incredible' - Snooker legend Jimmy White wowed by Mark Williams comeback against Judd Trump

Jimmy White has lavished praise on Mark Williams after the Welshman roared back at Judd Trump in the third session to cut the deficit in their World Championship semi-final to 13-11. Williams dominated the third session, winning five frames in succession, kickstarting the run with a total clearance of 137 before adding contributions of 58, 53, 57 and 77 to close the gap to 12-10. Ad/> Trump remain composed, and when Williams called a foul on himself in the 23rd frame, the 32-year-old pounced, crafting a break of 113 to open up a three-frame lead.

'Most dramatic frame of World Championship' - Ronnie O'Sullivan with 'extraordinary' clear-up v John Higgins

Ronnie O'Sullivan was at the very peak of his powers as he pounced on an error from John Higgins to clear the table in the most extraordinary fashion in their World Championship semi-final. The 46-year-old won five frames in succession, including a stunning re-spot on the final black of the session, to assume a 10-6 lead over his old rival in their 'Clasico' clash, but it was the manner of his clear-up that was truly memorable.

'Like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal' - Jimmy White compares Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to legends

Jimmy White has no doubt got both snooker and tennis fans purring by comparing Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to fellow sporting legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. O’Sullivan last met Higgins at the Crucible in 2011, with the latter winning their quarter-final 13-11, with the pair's epic battles often referred to as the 'Clasico' of snooker. Ad/> Both have a genuine chance of winning yet another World Championship title in Sheffield, and age certainly does not appear to be slowing down either at this stage of their careers.

'I don’t buy into that at all' - Jimmy White rubbishes Ronnie O'Sullivan claim that he does not care about result

Jimmy White has questioned Ronnie O’Sullivan’s assertion that he does not care if he loses his World Championship semi-final to John Higgins. After fighting back from three frames down to level the contest at 4-4 after the first session, O’Sullivan invited the Eurosport cameras into his dressing room. Ad/> The world No.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan snatches frame with astonishing ‘cocked hat double’ on final black at World Championship

'I didn't even have a dressing room!' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on 'not ideal' Crucible gaffe at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan turns on the style against John Higgins as he edges closer to World Championship final

'I've never seen him with this intensity' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on fire against John Higgins at World Championship

'It's absolutely incredible' - Snooker legend Jimmy White wowed by Mark Williams comeback against Judd Trump

'Most dramatic frame of World Championship' - Ronnie O'Sullivan with 'extraordinary' clear-up v John Higgins

'Like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal' - Jimmy White compares Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to legends

'I don’t buy into that at all' - Jimmy White rubbishes Ronnie O'Sullivan claim that he does not care about result