O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off
Summary
Ronnie O'Sullivan won a snooker match 10-2 using a backup cue, staying on track for an eighth world title. He made impressive breaks and will next face John Higgins in the last 16 of the World Championship.Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan has won the world snooker title seven times (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2022).
- He won his recent match 10-2 against Chinese player He Guoqiang.
- O'Sullivan used a different cue than usual because his main cue's tip was not good.
- He recorded high breaks of 62, 113, and 100 in under an hour.
- O'Sullivan is aiming for a record eighth world title at the Crucible Theatre.
- His next opponent is John Higgins, a four-time world champion.
- O'Sullivan kept a backup cue under his bed in Ireland most of the year.
- Steve Davis said O'Sullivan is a snooker genius who can play well even with a broomstick.
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