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Ronnie O’Sullivan loses frame after wild foul at Welsh Open – 'He just whacked it', says stunned commentator

Ronnie O’Sullivan briefly lost control during an extraordinary moment at the 2023 Welsh Open, conceding a frame after wildly falling foul of the three-miss rule. Leading 3-2 in his best-of-seven encounter with Ross Muir in Llandudno, O’Sullivan had already missed twice when referee Luise Kraatz informed him that he would lose the sixth frame if he did not hit a red with his next shot. Ad O’Sullivan immediately asked “why?”, prompting Kraatz to walk around the table and point to a red perched below the pink, which was partially obscured by another red.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is ‘enjoying’ his snooker and 'would like' to be in Players Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan has described his mentality for snooker tournaments as “like getting on a bike” following his held-over qualifying match victory over Oliver Lines at the Welsh Open. O’Sullivan was far from his best against Lines, who had several chances in the opening three frames, but capitalised on his opponent’s mistakes to win 4-0. Ad He will play Ross Muir in the next round on Tuesday in Llandudno.

Welsh Open: Ronnie O’Sullivan advances to second round after scrappy win against Oliver Lines in Llandudno

Ronnie O’Sullivan proceeds to the next round of the Welsh Open after beating Oliver Lines 4-0 in the first round in Llandudno. Despite the resounding scoreline, O’Sullivan wasn’t at his sharpest on the day, but took advantage of Lines’ continuously poor positional play to reach the second round. Ad He took a while to find his rhythm, but once he did he fired a break of 91 in the fourth frame to eliminate his compatriot.

Jimmy White confident 'jagged' Ronnie O’Sullivan will be ‘up and ready to try to win the UK Championship’

Jimmy White is confident Ronnie O’Sullivan will be ‘up and ready to try and win the UK Championship’ after his shock defeat to David Grace. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up against Grace in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open, but lost the match 4-3 as he played some erratic shots. Ad The seven-time world champion revealed to Eurosport he is writing a new book and that snooker is “not the main priority” of his life at the moment.

Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset

Eurosport pundits Jimmy White and Alan McManus believe Ronnie O’Sullivan was “in control of the match” until David Grace put in a “brilliant performance” to fight back and win at the Northern Ireland Open. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up in the second round match in Belfast, but Grace came back and was soon 3-2 up after taking advantage of a wild fluke. Ad In the sixth frame, Grace missed several opportunities to close out the match as O’Sullivan sent the contest to a decider, only for the world No.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says referee Ben Williams' behaviour 'uncalled for' in Jimmy White spat at Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan believes the behaviour of referee Ben Williams was “uncalled for” after a spat between the official and Jimmy White. In the fourth frame of White’s second round match against Luca Brecel at the Northern Ireland Open, which he lost 4-0, Williams wrongly called which ball The Whirlwind was going for. Ad Williams laughed at the situation which White wasn’t happy with, so he gesticulated at the official — seemingly waving a finger at the referee — and was given a warning for his actions.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus react to Jimmy White clash with referee at Northern Ireland Open

Jimmy White clashed with referee Ben Williams during his second round defeat to Luca Brecel at the Northern Ireland Open, receiving a warning, but Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus were both sympathetic towards the Whirlwind.

'Restored my faith in life' - Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals new dog has put a spring back in his step

Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed to Eurosport that his new dog has restored his faith in life. O’Sullivan has spoken openly about his mental health, and how he looks to find a balance between his life on and off the table. Ad After winning the World Championship earlier in the year, O’Sullivan put his cue down and said after winning the Hong Kong Masters that he had played little snooker since the Crucible.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan loses frame after wild foul at Welsh Open – 'He just whacked it', says stunned commentator

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is ‘enjoying’ his snooker and 'would like' to be in Players Championship

Welsh Open: Ronnie O’Sullivan advances to second round after scrappy win against Oliver Lines in Llandudno

Jimmy White confident 'jagged' Ronnie O’Sullivan will be ‘up and ready to try to win the UK Championship’

Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset

Ronnie O’Sullivan says referee Ben Williams' behaviour 'uncalled for' in Jimmy White spat at Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Alan McManus react to Jimmy White clash with referee at Northern Ireland Open

'Restored my faith in life' - Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals new dog has put a spring back in his step