Ronnie O'Sullivan 'unstoppable' - Jimmy White hails snooker legend's 'masterclass' despite him 'looking tired'
Jimmy White and Alan McManus have hailed Ronnie O'Sullivan's commanding performance so far in the World Championship final against Judd Trump. O’Sullivan is just six frames away from a record-equalling seventh title at the Crucible in Sheffield after blowing Trump away to lead the final 12-5 ahead of the resumption of play on Monday. Ad/> Despite the near-constant drama, O'Sullivan sparkled.
He complained early on about a security guard, invited referee Olivier Martell to «try it then» in an argument about a ball placement, and then had another extraordinary spat with him later on. /> World ChampionshipWatch O’Sullivan’s fine 118 break in full9 HOURS AGO The pair return on Monday afternoon (13:00 BST) for eight more frames, with Trump needing at least three to ensure the tournament showdown heads to the final session (19:00 BST). Even if Trump manages to significantly improve his level when the duo come back to the table, White and McManus regard O'Sullivan as «unstoppable» given the way that he is currently playing at the Crucible.
«It just looks like a masterclass,» White said in the Eurosport studio. «He is just flowing around the table; he is at such ease. His cue-ball control is there.
»He looks a bit tired to me, Ron, as well, which is understandable. «Trump is below-par, we have to say that. He hasn't put Ronnie under any sort of pressure.