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Ronnie O'Sullivan's opponent Pang Junxu goes wrong way in big entrance for World Snooker Championship clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan's opponent Pang Junxu made a bit of a gaffe before he had even got to the table for their World Championship first-round clash as he lost his bearings at the Crucible Theatre. The pressure and attention on the match, given it was the first at the Crucible since O'Sullivan's memorable record-equalling seventh world title, could not have been higher so perhaps it was no surprise that Pang struggled to make a clean entrance.

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.

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.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan's opponent Pang Junxu goes wrong way in big entrance for World Snooker Championship clash

Ronnie O’Sullivan pegged back by qualifier Pang Junxu in Sheffield

O'Sullivan pegged back by qualifier Junxu at the Crucible

World Snooker Championship 2023: What is the prize money for Crucible champion? Previous winners, Ronnie O'Sullivan odds

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry: Who has the most World Snooker Championship titles, what is the record?

Ronnie O'Sullivan to stay grounded at the Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan aims to keep controversy away during latest Crucible title bid

World Snooker Championship 2023: Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play as Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes eighth title