O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50
Summary
Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 50, is aiming to win his eighth World Snooker Championship title, a record in the modern era. The current champion, Zhao Xintong from China, is seen by many as the favorite to win this year's tournament, having won multiple events recently.Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship in 2001.
- He has won seven world titles so far, tying the record held by Stephen Hendry.
- O'Sullivan is the oldest player to win at the Crucible Theatre, last achieving this in 2022 at age 46.
- In 2025, O'Sullivan made the highest break ever recorded in professional snooker, a score of 153.
- The World Snooker Championship lasts 17 days, starting on April 26, with the final in early May 2026.
- Zhao Xintong won the most recent championship in 2025 and has won four events this season.
- Zhao defeated Judd Trump 10-3 in the final of the Tour Championship earlier this year.
- China’s Zhao is trying to overcome the "Crucible Curse," where first-time winners have not defended their title the next year.
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