'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.
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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.
Snooker to return to China with three tournaments added to calendar for the 2023/24 season
Snooker is poised to return to mainland China for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the announcement of three tournaments for the 2023/4 season. China is a hotbed of snooker, with a host of players making their way into the professional ranks — including global superstar Ding Junhui. But the Asian swing was halted when Covid struck in the spring of 2020.
O'Sullivan pegged back by qualifier Junxu at the Crucible
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: What is the prize money for Crucible champion? Previous winners, Ronnie O'Sullivan odds
Is Ronnie O'Sullivan going to triumph yet again at the 2023 World Snooker Championship? He will be very well compensated if he does clinch an outright record eighth world title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield this year. The Rocket, who is looking to eclipse fellow snooker legend Stephen Hendry on the all-time list of champions on the sport's biggest stage, is currently level with the Scot on seven Crucible crowns.
Shaun Murphy expects World Snooker Championship 'tear up' with Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump
Shaun Murphy is ready for an “old-fashioned tear up” as he feels the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump will bring their A games to the World Championship. O’Sullivan arrived at The Crucible for his tournament opener against Pang Junxu on Saturday as the defending champion, but he has had a low-key season with no ranking titles to his name.
Ronnie O’Sullivan aims to keep controversy away during latest Crucible title bid
Ronnie O’Sullivan is determined to keep controversy at arm’s length as he braces for his record 31st consecutive Crucible appearance when the World Snooker Championships get under way in Sheffield on Saturday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s route to the World Snooker Championship final as he looks to surpass Stephen Hendry
Ronnie O’Sullivan is already widely regarded as the greatest player to pick up a snooker cue and he always goes into the World Championship with arguably more attention than the rest of the field put together. Crucible crown number eight is the target for O’Sullivan this year as he looks to successfully defend his world title for just the second time in his career. Ad The only other occasion was 2013, a season which The Rocket spent most of it away from the tour after his fourth triumph, before putting on an incredible performance on his way to beating Barry Hawkins in the final.