Ronnie O’Sullivan enters the world on the Crucible Theater (Getty Images)
Ronnie O’Sullivan takes on Ryan Day within the second spherical of the World Snooker Championship in the present day, with the seven-time champion seeking to construct on his dominant opening win on the Crucible Theatre.
O’Sullivan is aiming for a file eighth crown, in addition to changing into solely the fourth man to win the Masters, British Championship and World Championship in the identical season, forward of 22-year-old Jackson Page. Slightly increased. We received 10-1 and superior simply.
However, the skilled Day, who has reached the quarter-finals of the Crucible thrice, is predicted to be a more durable problem. The 44-year-old Welshman defeated fifteenth seed Barry Hawkins within the first spherical and received 10-8 to e-book a spot with O’Sullivan and attain the second spherical for the primary time since 2014.
Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ryan Day
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How snooker turned the newest sport lured by Saudi wealth – so will the Crucible come to an finish?
Let’s do some mild studying this morning earlier than work begins. Sheffield’s Crucible Theater has hosted the World Snooker Championship for nearly half a century, however its future as the game’s religious house is doubtful when gamers take to the desk this week, writes Nick Metcalfe.
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 10:01
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World Snooker Championship – Results and Schedule
Here are the outcomes of this 12 months’s Crucible up to now, with a file variety of seeds falling within the first spherical. Trump and O’Sullivan are anticipated to satisfy within the semi-finals in the event that they advance…
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 09:53
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Judd Trump: “I do not need to get away from bed for the breakaway tour”
Speaking of Judd Trump, he revealed he turned down a proposal to hitch a rival snooker tour after beating Tom Ford 13-7 on the Crucible and reaching the World Championship quarter-finals.
President Trump has mentioned he has no real interest in any future LIV-style departures, that are understood to emanate from the Far East, and can demand a dedication to play eight common tournaments and a grand closing in change for a six-figure signing bonus.
“Some individuals tried to contact me, however I could not be bothered,” Trump mentioned. “If they attempt to contact me or my brother, I simply inform them to depart. I’m very proud of the place I’m proper now within the tournaments I can play in.
“I would like one thing with historical past and custom. I would like one thing to play with. I can not think about getting away from bed for a sequence of exhibitions.”
Judd Trump rejects provide to hitch rival snooker tour in Far East (Nigel French/Pennsylvania) (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 09:39
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World Snooker Championship schedule and outcomes up to now
At this 12 months’s World Championship, a file variety of seeds had been eradicated within the first spherical and the draw started. There’s a really actual chance that Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan will meet within the semi-finals, however there’s loads of work to do for each gamers earlier than that second, particularly in opposition to Day in the present day.
The outcomes and upcoming schedule are as follows:
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 09:18
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O’Sullivan: I’d stroll away from snooker if I felt undervalued.
Heads of the World Snooker Tour (WST) introduced their intention to skip the Northern Ireland Open in favor of a profitable exhibition in Macau, with 5 main gamers threatened with authorized motion in October. Since the controversy that sparked the controversy, the laws relating to participant contracts have been relaxed.
Players can now play in exhibitions so long as they don’t instantly battle with WST occasions. With WST’s high-profile and profitable partnership with Saudi Arabia, that quantity is predicted to proceed to develop.
Saudi Arabia held the inaugural World Masters of Snooker final month, with prizes for individuals who place a gold ball within the pot doubling to US$1 million (presently £800,500) subsequent season, in addition to prizes to be received in August. The first rating occasion can even be held in Riyadh.
The deal seems to have appeased numerous sturdy gamers, together with O’Sullivan, who had one other promotional take care of the Kingdom, however insisted he wouldn’t hesitate to maneuver if a extra profitable alternative introduced itself.
“The backside line is you must be able to stroll away,” O’Sullivan added. “Are you ready to depart the game if you do not get what you need?” The reply is sure.
“I’m proud of my life. I do not want the monetary rewards that snooker has supplied me. I play as a result of I need to play, but it surely’s price it to me. Because I’m away from residence. , my household must be taken care of. Quite a lot of issues are literally executed for them, so I’ve to deal with my time and that is all that issues.
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 08:59
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O’Sullivan: I’d stroll away from snooker if I felt undervalued.
O’Sullivan mentioned: “Every athlete has the appropriate to do what they need. Like it or not, being an athlete is a enterprise and it is like another job. If you get a greater provide, I’ll in all probability go.
“What could be a greater provide? For some individuals, it may be much less schedule or extra money. Everyone has a special thought of what is correct for them, and everybody has their very own mind-set. have the appropriate to make choices.
“I’m going anyplace I really feel cared for and valued. For me, I simply need to play snooker, I need to have enjoyable, I simply need to be taken care of and pampered. Anyone who needs to be taken care of, I’m your man.’
Ronnie O’Sullivan accepts provide (Mike Egerton/Pennsylvania) (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 08:44
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O’Sullivan: I’d stroll away from snooker if I felt undervalued.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has declared he’s open to presents amid rumors from rival snooker excursions, warning he’ll give up the game if he thinks his expertise is undervalued.
Key gamers, together with O’Sullivan, are believed to have been approached by Far East supporters about the potential for establishing an exit circuit as early as subsequent season.
And O’Sullivan, who beat Jackson Page 10-1 within the first spherical of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, insisted gamers had been entitled to contemplate any profitable alternative that got here their approach.
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 08:28
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Round 1: O’Sullivan defeats Page to advance to opening spherical
After Wednesday’s dominant opening session, he’s again within the lead with 8 wins and 1 loss, and the world primary has efficiently secured the 2 spots he must e-book a last-16 conflict with Ryan Day. did.
His win was the 48-year-old’s strongest victory on the Crucible since a 10-1 win over Thailand’s Thepchaiya Unnu on the identical stage 4 years in the past.
Lawrence Ostrea April 28, 2024 08:15
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Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ryan Day
Welcome to reside protection of the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O’Sullivan takes on Ryan Day for a spot within the quarter-finals.
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