World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Allen battling illness ahead of Ronnie O'Sullivan showdown
Mark Allen needs to shrug off a niggling illness ahead of his showdown with the Rocket at the Betfred World Championship.
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World Championship snooker: 'He’s a genius, but beatable' – Mark Allen on how he can upset Ronnie O'Sullivan at Crucible
Mark Allen admits he will use memories of his 13-11 World Championship win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2009 to inspire him when they meet in the Crucible second round this year. Allen set up a last-16 meeting with the world No. 1 courtesy of a battling 10-6 win over Scott Donaldson on Monday night.
Ronnie O'Sullivan could be sanctioned over apparent lewd gesture at the Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan could be sanctioned after appearing to make a lewd gesture at the World Snooker Championship.
Ronnie O'Sullivan facing disciplinary action due to alleged lewd gesture at World Championships
O'Sullivan, who is chasing what would be a record-equalling seventh title, beat David Gilbert 10-5 in his opening round match.
‘Gladiator’ Ronnie O’Sullivan rallies past David Gilbert at the Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan came from 3-0 down to defeat David Gilbert 10-5 at the World Snooker Championship.
Ronnie O’Sullivan faces discipline after appearing to make lewd gesture
Ronnie O’Sullivan faces being sanctioned after appearing to make a lewd gesture at the World Snooker Championship. The star missed a black off the spot in the 13th frame of his 10-5 first-round victory over David Gilbert and appeared to make the gesture while walking back to his seat.
Mark Allen takes aim Crucible table after first round win over Scott Donaldson
Mark Allen struggled with conditions as he kickstarted his Betfred World Championship bid with a victory over Scott Donaldson.
World Championship 2022 - Mark Allen through to face Ronnie O'Sullivan after holding off Scott Donaldson
Mark Allen defeated a spirited challenge from Scott Donaldson to win 10-6 in the opening round of the World Championship. The Northern Irishman was ranked as high as fourth in the world two years ago and with his current ranking of 16, he remains one of the toughest opponents on the circuit to come up against, and holds the 2021/22 Northern Ireland Open title as well as reaching the final of the Championship League. Ad/> Scottish player Donaldson won the Championship League back in 2020 but has failed to make much progress this season, with the 28-year-old putting up a decent showing on Monday.