The two rivals take back to the table tomorrow at 2.30pm. WebRonnie O'Sullivan 6 (11) 1 Mark Williams Played on 2021-02-20 Referee Paul Collier Frame scores 36-79 (73); 115 (102)-1; 77 (77)-0; 75 (54)-27; 61-27; 65-40; 70 (69)-30 Match OSullivan v Selby is a much more even contest, particularly in the big matches. He isnt as good because nobody is in the all-out heavy scoring department so finds other ways to win. World Snooker Championship LIVE: Latest scores and results as Mark Selby takes on John Higgins. It's over to Judd Trump now as he trails Anthony McGill 6-3. An update from the afternoon sessions, the latest scores are An unbelievable comeback from Robert Milkins, who from 7-2 down to Joe Perry wins 10-9 to book his spot in the next round. Selby's maximum made it 9-7 and he stuck his tongue out after potting the final pink, before punching the air as he sunk the black, then hugging Brecel and referee Brendan Moore, officiating in his last ever match. Selby can hope for a draw at best, because in dire straits Ronnie can just run away from him. See More by this Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Wilson had stormed back in the morning session to win six of the eight frames and level at 8-8 but if McGill was stunned by the one-sided nature of that session he did not show it. Watch the World Championship and other top snooker live on Eurosport and, Selby: Opening up about suicidal thoughts and getting help was biggest achievement, You cant predict what hes going to do OSullivan on how Brecel is beating Selby. You could sense his elation, not just at reaching the final but in banishing the ghosts of 2014. Playing character Rubbish, he sang Kaiser Chiefs hit Ruby in a rubbish bin costume. Mark Selby made a maximum 147 break in the World Snooker Championship final, Luca Brecel embraced his opponent after the historic moment at the Crucible. The two were present last year when their dad achieved his record -equalling feat at the World Championships. McGill was four frames ahead overnight but won five of the 16 played on Thursday to leave himself with an uphill battle. It was an extraordinary effort from Selby, especially as he had begun this final just 12 hours after completing his marathon semi-final win over Mark Allen. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Premier League Group Stage (2Sep-19Nov2010), Championship League - Winners' Group (2-3Mar2016), World Championship (31Jul-16Aug2020), Championship League - Group 5 (10-11Feb2021). He had been the best player for 16 days but lost on the 17th. While Rocket has just as many wins at the Crucible, following last year's epic World Championship win. The Belgian Bullet produced the greatest-ever Crucible I saw the huge drinking culture. The 39-year-old then composed himself to win the final frame of the night and he will go into Monday's action as the favourite to claim his fifth Crucible crown. Ronnie O'Sullivan's 18-13 win over Judd Trump at the Crucible Theatre in the World Snooker Championship final in 2022 earned him the biggest prize in the sport for a O'Sullivan To him, the circuit is like the extended family he never had as a boy. But having also fallen 9-5 behind in the evening, he clawed his way back. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Mark Selby records first ever World Championship final Selby's 147 stole the show but Brecel will still be pleased with his performance in his maiden final. Selby to win 18-13, 18-14 and 18-15 appear most likely. "I would tell my younger self to choose moderation and definitely avoid drugs from what I have seen, they seem ridiculously easy to get hold of.". Si suffered a similar fate a few days later. World Snooker Championship LIVE: Latest scores and All rights reserved. Remove ranting managers from the touchline and put them in the stands 'No-one is falling for your sanitised, vanilla PR guff any more! View our online Press Pack. vs Ronnie O'Sullivan Head to Mark Selby edges ahead of O'Sullivan in world - The One of the biggest names in snooker has been dumped out of the World Championship already. Vafaei, who used to be close friends with O'Sullivan, said the snooker legend is 'only nice when he's asleep' and told him to 'play like a man' ahead of their match. The pair had a warm embrace after the match and were seen laughing and joking while in conversation. But take nothing away from Higgins, who has barely wasted an opportunity and now is 6-0 up through six. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby. Luca Brecel vs Mark Selby Prediction and Odds - 2023 Jack Lisowski beats Noppon Saengkham 10-7 to become the next player into round two. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Ronnie O'Sullivan recovered from the brink of defeat to beat Mark Selby 17-16 and set up a World Championship final against Kyren Wilson. After a good sleep, he returned to the Crucible and took control, getting under OSullivans skin with some hard match-play to claw his way into the lead. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby Click to reveal The morning session is finished with Robertson pulling off an impressive fightback to level his second-round match against Jones at 4-4. Ronnie OSullivan vs Anthony McGill has taken the early ascendency against Jack Lisowski and leads 3-1 after the first four frames. He'll know that for all the brilliance that Brecel has shown in Sheffield this year, he remains capable of throwing in a really poor session like the one Si won 6-2 on Friday morning to seemingly turn the match decisively in his favour. OSullivan is a generous spirit, more reserved than many would imagine and not given to boastfulness even though he can play the showman. The next day, I had to drive back up again so its a totally different preparation, and its working.. (modern). O'Sullivan has swapped cannabis and booze to become a runner. The defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has crashed out against Belgium's Luca Brecel. The Rocket, snooker's world No 1, said pre-tournament ahead of his 31st World Championship: "I feel alright. Jack Lisowski has got a frame back and is now trailing Anthony McGill 1-7. O'Sullivan's love life was just as turbulent. After confessing he was having an affair with children's entertainer Lauren Thundow, he split from his wife of 19 years, Amanda in 2013. And probably will not even show up for the match three and beyond. Four more sessions of his best game and he can be world champion thats what those around him will surely be telling him. It's proving to be walk in the park for Mark Allen against 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham. But when it gets ugly and it will can his game and his mind stand up to the forensic examination Selby is sure to provide? - Selby century puts pressure on Brecel, 'Could the comeback be on?' In the evening he was on course for a 147 until he missed the seventh red into the corner. 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You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby - Head to head Ronnie OSullivan established a lead over Luca Brecel in his quarter-final earlier on Tuesday But for many of us, the contrasts between these two giants of the sport make for compelling viewing whenever they clash cues. EXCLUSIVE: 'I still love boxing but golf is my ADDICTION': Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is this generation's Cristiano Ronaldo 'could be reunited with former Manchester United team-mate at Al-Nassr', with the Saudi Marcus Rashford 'rescued Aston Villa Women's star Alisha Lehmann from a mob of men, bringing her into his 'I was S****** myself': Steven Caulker reveals he was left 'panicking' after being subbed on as a forward OLIVER HOLT: It's time to be radical. O'Sullivan has since responded to the jibes as he looks to win another World Snooker Championship. Their often awkward personal and professional dynamic was defined by the 2014 World Championship final.. A break of 61 following a missed blue by OSullivan proved sufficient for Selby to restore his two-frame advantage but, after he had left a difficult red in the middle in the 15th, OSullivan compiled a run of 82 without reply to peg him back once again. Anthony McGill and John Higgins are also in action a little later this afternoon - and we're be bringing you all the live scores from every match so make sure you stick around! Session 1:138-0 (124), 41-71, 63-0 (63), 8-103 (67)0-82 (63), 32-58, 1-109 (51,58), 0-128 (87)Session 2:9-65 (56), 144-0 (56,80), 50-36, 134-0 (134)0-137 (137), 130-0 (130), 82-0 (82), 1-134 (134)5-118 (107). Latest score: Ronnie OSullivan 10-6 (best of 25) Luca Brecel. In the other quarter-final tie, Jak Jones is currently leading Mark Allen 2-1. Following the nature of the Selby defeat he started to talk about the championship as a slog which seemed like an unclimbable mountain, even though he had successfully climbed it five times. What time does the World Snooker Championship final And that examination wont last an hour, it will last hours and hours over the course of four sessions. Graeme Souness in tears as he announces he is leaving Sky Sports after 15 years as studio pundit, Erik ten Hag hails brilliant Victor Lindelof with Man Utd in control of top four finish after Aston Villa win, Jurgen Klopp hits back at Ryan Mason and makes top four prediction after Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham, Chelsea open talks to sign Andre Onana with Inter Milan keen to sign two Blues stars as part of deal, He looks very raw Graeme Souness not convinced Ibrahima Konate is the long-term solution at Liverpool, monumental task ahead of the Belgian Bullet, Luca Brecel admits he only has one way to beat Mark Selby in World Championship final, Mark Allen gives Luca Brecel every chance against Mark Selby in Crucible final, Do not sell or share my personal information. Alex Higgins struggled with drink all the way through his career and he was not a nice drunk either. O'Sullivan continues to hold an advantage with a 45 point lead. OSullivan went 3-1 ahead with a break of 85 before the interval, and while the kicks proved negligible upon the resumption, the errors continued as Selby missed Ronnie, who He had never lost in a world final before and it hit him hard. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby Mark Selby: O'Sullivan made a 147 in the decider. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. All that effort felt like it was for nothing. But my management would say, You are not going anywhere near that.. We're back in business tomorrow, so please ensure to rejoin Express Sport here, bright and early. World Snooker Championship final 2023 LIVE RESULTS: When hed had a drink he was one to avoid. "Not practising, and even after I beat Mark Williams [in the second round] I got home at 7am by car, and then we went out again until 5 or 6 in the morning, drunk as hell. The four-time champion cupped his ear to the crowd and led a Mexican wave as he completed his historic 147 in the penultimate frame of the first day of his final with Luca Brecel, which he trails 9-8. The pair are tied at 1-1 during the early stages. It is a monumental task ahead of the Belgian Bullet, but having reeled off seven frames on the spin to beat OSullivan, and 11 on the bounce on his way to downing Si, he will believe that anything is possible. Another century, another frame. He smashed an aggressive and unorthodox break-off shot to break the pack up and leave a number of easy shots on for his opponent. Here's how Hendy and O'Sullivan compare - starting off with their greatest achievement in sport. Jak Jones and Neil Robertson will be on the other table for the start of their tie. 'It was good to give the crowd some banter back. He won seven consecutive frames in the final session of his quarter-final match against Ronnie OSullivan to snatch victory from 10-6 down. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Milkins has however won three of four frames this morning and 'The Milkman' is on the charge. Human beings are more complex than this. There's a long way to go but you feel like this is already slipping away from Wilson. He needed to win every frame to avoid defeat but lost the first one of the day as Allen sealed his spot in the next round. Former champions Judd Trump, Neil Robertson and Mark Williams all crashed out early though Mark Selby's quest for snooker's greatest crown is still firmly on. The old head of snooker had the opportunity to go 7-1 ahead but a missed opportunity on the pink pinned him back. THEY are the two greatest snooker players of all-time. He doesnt always play ball but you wonder what there is left to say after 30 years of being asked the same questions. Thats how some might view the 2023 World Championship final between Luca Brecel and Mark Selby. The second seed lost the first three frames against Brecel on Sunday and was 6-2 down after the afternoon session. Mark Selby made history in the World Championship as he became the first player to make a maximum 147 break in the final and will share 40,000 in prize money It was far from easy, but Mark Selby is through to the quarter-finals where he will face John Higgins. He led Selby 10-5 on the first day with two frames to play. But even the great OSullivan has fallen into Selbys trap here in the past. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0a9bbcc9e16baf Now, they are on collision course again, the top two seeds this year. Mark Allen will head into Friday's action with a 5-3 lead against Selby. The match is played over four sessions at 1pm and 7pm on Sunday 30 April and Monday 1 May. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Away from the baize, the pair lead different lifestyles. He comfortably beat Kyren Wilson 18-8 to secure a sixth world title. \ud83d\udea8 Kyren Wilson makes a 147 at the World Championship \ud83d\udea8That's just the 13th maximum break in Crucible history!Tremendous work from the Warrior \ud83d\udc4f@WeAreWST | @KyrenWilson pic.twitter.com/SCSu9Qj6nx. With Selby such a strong favourite, the handicaps will interest most punters, though Im not expecting anything like a bloodbath and perhaps the correct score market is worth more consideration. Ronnie O Sullivan would be confident to lead the head to head statistics and play a competitive game against Williams in the upcoming quarter-final. From the age of 17 he has been the centre of attention, with every misstep seized upon and easy judgements made by those who have never been in his position. Is Brecel the man to do the same? 'He's reeling him in slowly' - White and McManus react to possible Selby comeback. Mark Allen is just one frame away from going through to the semi-finals and is currently leading Jak Jones 12-10. With a free spirit and all the aggression that sits in stark contrast to Selbys more cautious approach, Brecel produced possibly the greatest ever comeback seen at the World Championship when recovering from 14-5 down to beat Si Jiahui in the semi-finals on Saturday. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Mark Selby is through to the second round after fending off a spirited fightback from Matthew Selt. Published: 07:56 AEST, 1 May 2023 | Updated: 09:56 AEST, 1 May 2023. Ronnie OSullivan vs Hossein Vafaei live updates. He once told the Big Issue: "I looked at Jimmy White gambling, drinking and going to nightclubs and thought it looked glamorous. A Selby-OSullivan final two weeks from now would provide a fascinating climax to the championship, even if history suggests it is unlikely. Make sure you stick around to keep up to date with all the latest scores, results and news from the World Snooker Championship. If Vafaei thinks snooker would be better off without the games leading box office attraction he should try promoting an event without him and see how ticket sales go. So it's 19-1 to Selby. Mark Selby - 7/2 John Higgins vs Mark Selby. Ronnie, who also made his debut at the tender age of 16, was 25 when he was victorious in Sheffield for the first time. His attacking game has been streets ahead of where Selbys appears to be at. WebWorld Championship qarter-finals resume at the Crucible Theatre. Follow Express Sport's live day-to-day coverage of the World Snooker Championship - including all the scores and results - below. O'Sullivan makes a 29 break before shuffling his pack and playing a safety, leaving the white ball up the table. Si Jiahui, the 20-year-old who shocked Shaun Murphy in round one, leads 7-3 against Robert Milkins. Mark Selby made the first maximum break in a World Snooker Championship final as he reeled off the final three frames of an exhilarating opening day to trail Belgium's Luca Brecel 9-8 overnight at the Crucible.

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