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[ad_1] Luca Brecel is the first player from mainland Europe to reach the World Championship semi-finalsVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appRonnie O’Sullivan’s hopes of a record eighth World Championship title came to an end as Luca Brecel staged a superb fightback to win 13-10 in Sheffield. O’Sullivan, who equalled Stephen Hendry’s tally of seven Crucible crowns last year, had led 6-2 and 10-6. But he failed to win a frame in the final session of…

[ad_1] Ronnie O’Sullivan is playing a record 21st Crucible quarter-finalVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appSeven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan moved into a 6-2 lead over Luca Brecel in a high-quality start to their World Championship quarter-final.Belgium’s Brecel made breaks of 93 and 68, while O’Sullivan responded with two half-centuries of his own as the duo traded the opening four frames. However, ‘the Rocket’, 47, then pulled clear with runs of 59, a superb 128, 58 and…

[ad_1] Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appDefending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised into the World Championship quarter-finals with an emphatic 13-2 victory over Hossein Vafaei.The seven-time world champion resumed 6-2 ahead and triumphed with a session to spare after a breath-taking display.”It’s the World Championship, these are the tournaments you put everything into,” O’Sullivan told BBC Sport.Debutant Jak Jones sprang a huge upset with a 13-7 victory over former world champion Neil Robertson.World number one O’Sullivan,…

[ad_1] Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appHossein Vafaei was branded “disrespectful” after a controversial start to his World Championship grudge match with defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan.The qualifier, from Iran, upset BBC commentators Stephen Hendry and John Virgo when he smashed the pack of reds from the break-off in the second frame.O’Sullivan went on to establish a 6-2 lead after the pair’s opening session.”To me, it’s disrespectful to play that shot,” said Virgo on BBC One.”It’s…

[ad_1] Hossein Vafei talks about “respect” and says he’s “going to be dangerous” if he beats Ronnie O’Sullivan in the second round of the World Snooker Championship 2023.Watch World Snooker Championships across BBC TV Sport, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sport website & app. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Vafaei is the only player from Iran to have appeared at the CrucibleVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appHossein Vafaei says he has the “opportunity for revenge” against defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in the World Championship second round.Vafaei made breaks of 117, 122, 68, 57 and 89 to convert a 5-4 overnight deficit into a 10-6 win over Ding Junhui in Sheffield on Monday.The Iranian last year called on seven-time champion O’Sullivan to retire, saying…

[ad_1] Ronnie O’Sullivan is making a record 31st appearance at the CrucibleVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appRonnie O’Sullivan took a 6-3 lead over qualifier Pang Junxu as he began the defence of his World Championship title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.The Englishman, 47, who is bidding for a record eighth title in the modern era, made three half-centuries on his way to a commanding 5-0 advantage. However, debutant Pang, 23, made breaks of 133…

[ad_1] Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates:16 April-2 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appRonnie O’Sullivan says he will “not put a number on” how many world titles he can win as his bid for an eighth Crucible crown gets under way against Pang Junxu on Saturday. Should the 47-year-old successfully defend his title, he would set a new record in the modern era – after beating fellow Englishman Judd Trump in 2022 to equal Stephen Hendry’s tally of seven.”Why eight? It could be…

[ad_1] Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates:16 April-2 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appDefending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn against Pang Junxu in the World Championship first round.O’Sullivan will seek an eighth world title – which would be a record in the modern era – after beating Judd Trump in last year’s final to equal Stephen Hendry’s tally of seven.More to follow. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] World Snooker Tour chairman Steve Dawson (left) presented Judd Trump with the Masters trophy at this year’s tournamentRonnie O’Sullivan is “damaging” snooker with “misguided” criticisms and should aim to be “a true ambassador” for his sport like Rory McIlroy and Roger Federer, the sport’s chief has claimed.He also labelled the sport “cheap” and said players are afraid to speak out.”Snooker is bigger than any player,” World Snooker Tour chair Steve Dawson said in a statement on the WST website.external-link”Ronnie is a fantastic player and a legend of our sport, but sometimes his misguided comments go too far.”He often compares…