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O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years

O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years

Summary

Ronnie O'Sullivan advanced to the final of a snooker ranking event for the first time in over two years by defeating Wu Yize in the World Open in Yushan. O'Sullivan previously won a non-ranking event in March 2024 and achieved a record high break of 153 in a quarter-final match against Ryan Day.

Key Facts

  • Ronnie O'Sullivan won against Wu Yize at the World Open to reach his first ranking final in over two years.
  • O'Sullivan's last tournament win was the World Masters of Snooker, a non-ranking event, in March 2024.
  • He completed a 6-5 victory over Wu Yize and is a seven-time world champion.
  • In the quarter-final, O'Sullivan set a record with a break of 153 against Ryan Day.
  • O'Sullivan will be competing in his 66th ranking event final.
  • He last reached a ranking final in January 2024 when he won the World Grand Prix.
  • O'Sullivan aims to win his 42nd ranking title, possibly facing current world number one, Judd Trump, in the final.
  • He has also registered for the World Seniors Championship this year.

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