Ronnie O'Sullivan made a piece of snooker history when he scored an extraordinary break of 153 at the World Open, which is a new record for a professional snooker match.
This is just one more addition to the achievements of the 50-year-old as he prepares for the World Snooker Championship, where he will be aiming for a record-breaking eighth world title, overtaking Stephen Hendry.
Ronnie O Sullivan vs Ryan Day: World Open Quarter-Final
The legendary break was produced during O'Sullivan's quarter-final match versus Ryan Day. A little while after the start of the first frame, O'Sullivan put his opponent in a pretty tough snooker. After Day's unsuccessful escape, O'Sullivan was granted a free ball, which he took advantage of with accuracy and style that were very much worthy of the master. Beginning with the green as a free ball, he carried on with a pot of black for a good start. After that, O'Sullivan moved effortlessly, potting all 15 reds with the support of 13 blacks and two pinks. Then he cleared the rest of the colours to finish with a phenomenal 153 break, going beyond the standard maximum and ending up a show of both artistry and mastery.
What is the Maximum Break in Snooker?
The standard maximum break in snooker is 147, achieved by potting all 15 reds each followed by a black, then all the colours. However, when a free ball is awarded, a player can effectively pot 16 reds instead of 15, making a break of 155 the theoretical maximum. O'Sullivan's 153 is the highest ever recorded in a professional match, surpassing that legendary 147 ceiling.
O'Sullivan's Dominant 5-0 Win Secures Semi-Final Spot
That quick beginning really determined the flow of the match, and O'Sullivan effortlessly scored a commanding 5-0 win to secure his spot at the semis in China. Looking back at the moment, he called it "pretty cool" and expressed gratitude to the fans for their loyal support.
Neal Foulds Reacts to O'Sullivan's Historic 153 Break
Neal Foulds, the commentator, expressed the feeling of a lot of people by calling it an "incredible" and almost unbelievable feat. Next up for O'Sullivan is a match with Wu Yize to determine the finalist; Wu Yize is the Chinese player who won against Mark Allen in the quarter-finals.
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