World Snooker Championship 2022 LIVE: Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against Mark Allen, Mark Williams leads

O'Sullivan 3-1 Allen Ad/> It's a break of 69 for O'Sullivan, and with 59 remaining Allen folds it. That's the interval, after a sumptuous hour of baize. World Championship'I find it difficult' — Trump agrees with O'Sullivan views on referees13 HOURS AGO On our other table, Mark Williams has extended his lead over Jackson Page to 9-1.

O'Sullivan 2-1 Allen (56-0) There aren't many better sights in sport, now or ever, than watching this man when he's in rhythm. Another effortless half-ton goes into the books, and he is looking awesome here. O'Sullivan 2-1 Allen (28-0) A safety from Allen at the start of frame four sends a red right to the lip of the bottom right.

Ronnie doesn't have a direct route but plays another red onto it to secure the pot, and he's on the blue. The black is tied up for the moment so he's utilising the blue and baulk colours for now. /> O'Sullivan 2-1 Allen It's Crucible ton number 188 for Ronnie, 1158 for the career.

Many learned and wise people have said this already, but he's a bit good. A mesmerising total clearance of 131 restores his lead. O'Sullivan 1-1 Allen (70-0) There goes the frame with the blue, and with all five remaining reds in the open it's a good chance for a heavy ton.

This match is like a highlights reel so far. O'Sullivan 1-1 Allen (50-0) Ronnie rings in a half-century bys stunning in the black and affecting a near perfect split on the reds near the pink. He's coasting here, what a start from these two.

O'Sullivan 1-1 Allen (27-0) Larks all round here, as Allen catches the blue first when trying to play safe, sends balls all over and goes in-off. It's a foul and a miss, and both players have the giggles at the thought of referee Olivier Marteel replacing the balls. Eventually they