In the world of snooker, Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan is known as the greatest of all time time. With the natural talent and fast style of play, he has been at the top of the game for over three decades.
On March 20, Frriday, the British star set new world record with a 153 break. Whether on or off the table, O'Sullivan remains one of snooker's biggest stars, indeed. For those who are not aware of his wonders, let's have a look inside his life in this article.
RonnieO'Sullivan snookered his opponent to earn a free ball and cleared the table to make the highest break in the sport's history with a 153, six more than the maximum 147, during his quarter-final with Ryan Day at the World Open on Friday.
O'Sullivan left Day's cue ball positioned behind other balls at the beginning of the frame, and after Day failed to hit it, the seven-time world champion potted a green as an extra red and then put away a black. The 50-year-old then reeled off 15 reds, 13 blacks and two pinks before clearing the colours to land the record-breaking score.
The previous professional record of 148 was set by Jamie Burnett at the UK Championship qualifiers in 2004. "It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. Thank you to everyone out there who has supported me," O'Sullivan said in a video on X.
The Briton, who achieved a perfect 147 break 17 times previously, beat Day 5-0 in their last-eight meeting to set up a semi-final clash with Wu Yize.
Who is Ronnie O'Sullivan?
When they say Ronnie O'Sullivan is not just any player, he's a master of the game, what they mean is a 50-year-old who is still dominating a sport he has ruled for over three decades. After breaking a 22-year-old record at the 2026 World Open, the 50-year-old once again showed that the game still revolves around him.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's Career Stats
O'Sullivan's career is filled with records that speak for themselves. He has won seven world titles, matching the legendary Stephen Hendry, and has a record 23 Triple Crown titles to his name, including the World Championship, the Masters, and the UK Championship. He also holds the record for the most ranking titles, with 41 in total. Known for his incredible break-building, he has made 17 official 147 breaks, including the fastest ever in just over five minutes. On top of that, he has scored more than 1,260 centuries in his career, showing his consistency over the years.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's Net Worth
Off the table, O'Sullivan has also done extremely well for himself. His estimated net worth stands at around £20 million, with over £15 million earned in prize money alone, the highest in snooker history. But his earnings don't stop there. He has built a strong presence as a Eurosport pundit, signed major sponsorship deals like the one with ROKiT, and even made a name for himself as an author with best-selling autobiographies and crime novels.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's Wife
Away from snooker, Ronnie's personal life has also been in the spotlight. He has been in a long-term relationship with British actress Laila Rouass since 2012, and the couple got engaged in 2013. While their relationship has had its ups and downs, they are still together and remain one of the most talked-about couples in the sport.
Ronnie has three children from previous relationships, Taylor-Ann, Lily, and Ronnie Jr., and he even became a grandfather in 2018 at the age of 42. He splits his time between Essex and Hong Kong, where he was granted residency in 2024, continuing to balance life on and off the table.