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'Pretty unusual!' – Ronnie O’Sullivan pots white with opening shot against Ng On-yee at Hong Kong Masters

Ronnie O’Sullivan made an unfortunate start at the 2022 Hong Kong Masters as he pocketed the cue ball with his opening shot. After receiving a rapturous reception ahead of his match with home favourite Ng On-yee, O’Sullivan proceeded to botch his break-off by bumping the white off the cluster of reds and into a pocket. Ad “An inauspicious start from O’Sullivan, going in off the break,” said Philip Studd on Eurosport commentary.

'I knew I couldn't win' – Mark Williams on why frantic dash to Hong Kong Masters snooker was all about the cash

Mark Williams admits his frantic last-minute scramble to compete at the elite eight-player Hong Kong Masters event on Friday was doomed to failure. The three-time world champion made the 13-hour flight from London on Thursday to face Neil Robertson with UK holder Zhao Xintong forced to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday. Ad Despite opening with a 133 break against Masters champion Robertson at the 12,500-capacity Hong Kong Coliseum, Williams came up short as the Australian icon showed his class to emerge a 5-3 winner from a taut quarter-final encounter.

Hong Kong Masters: Neil Robertson downs Mark Williams to reach the semi-finals, could face Ronnie O'Sullivan

Neil Robertson booked a place in the Hong Kong Masters semi-final after defeating Mark Williams 5-3 at the Hong Kong Coliseum. In the opening frames between the two former world champions, Robertson was able to come back from behind twice to tie it 2-2 in the fourth frame, leaving it to be anyone's game.

'I knew I couldn't win' – Mark Williams on why frantic dash to Hong Kong Masters snooker was all about the money

Mark Williams admits his frantic last-minute scramble to compete at the elite eight-player Hong Kong Masters event on Friday was doomed to failure. The three-time world champion made the 13-hour flight from London on Thursday to face Neil Robertson with UK holder Zhao Xintong forced to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday. Ad Despite opening with a 133 break against Masters champion Robertson at the 12,500-capacity Hong Kong Coliseum, Williams came up short as the Australian icon showed his class to emerge a 5-3 winner from a taut quarter-final encounter.

'Mark Williams is not amused!' - Crowd laugh as nightmare shot irritates Welshman at Hong Kong Masters

Mark Williams had a nightmare shot to contend with during his hotly-anticipated clash with Neil Robertson at the Hong Kong Masters. The 'The Welsh Potting Machine' found himself in a spot of bother with the cue ball rammed up against the jaws of the corner pocket as he was attempting to make hay in the fourth frame of the match. Ad Holding a 2-1 lead after a very fast start with a century in the opening frame, Williams was left in a right pickle as he attempted to claw back a 34-19 deficit to the Australian from about as difficult a spot as there could be on a table, beyond being snookered.

Neil Robertson fouls after protestor puts him off during Mark Williams showdown at Hong Kong Masters

There was drama during Neil Robertson’s showdown with Mark Williams at the Hong Kong Masters as a noisy protestor was ejected from the crowd. Robertson was lining up a shot during his quarter-final with the Welshman when a disturbance caused him to jolt up and stare towards the ruckus. Ad “Bit of noise… a lot of noise, actually.

Hong Kong Masters 2022 LIVE updates – Neil Robertson v Mark Williams before Ronnie O'Sullivan is in action

ROBERTSON 1-2 WILLIAMS (16-2) Ad Williams chalks up a red and then clips a long one to the bottom right. There’s the chance to develop a significant break but he blows a green to the middle left to leave plenty on offer for his opponent. Hong Kong MastersHong Kong Masters — Latest scores, results, schedule, order of playA DAY AGO ROBERTSON 1-2 WILLIAMS (16-0) Williams complicates matters in his own head trying to play a safety from baulk.

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 - Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play, Ronnie O'Sullivan returns

The Hong Kong Masters is returning for the first time in five years as Ronnie O’Sullivan returns to the World Snooker Tour once more for some high-profile matches featuring other big names. The tournament, which hasn’t been staged since 2017, is being staged at the Hong Kong Coliseum venue over four days, beginning on Thursday, October 6, with eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize.

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'Pretty unusual!' – Ronnie O’Sullivan pots white with opening shot against Ng On-yee at Hong Kong Masters

'I knew I couldn't win' – Mark Williams on why frantic dash to Hong Kong Masters snooker was all about the cash

Hong Kong Masters: Neil Robertson downs Mark Williams to reach the semi-finals, could face Ronnie O'Sullivan

'I knew I couldn't win' – Mark Williams on why frantic dash to Hong Kong Masters snooker was all about the money

'Mark Williams is not amused!' - Crowd laugh as nightmare shot irritates Welshman at Hong Kong Masters

Neil Robertson fouls after protestor puts him off during Mark Williams showdown at Hong Kong Masters

Hong Kong Masters 2022 LIVE updates – Neil Robertson v Mark Williams before Ronnie O'Sullivan is in action

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 - Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play, Ronnie O'Sullivan returns