Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu
It was a dream first session in this match for the seven-time world champion yesterday
Luke Baker27 April 2025 14:05
Barry Hearn issues ultimatum to ‘not fit for purpose’ Crucible over World Snooker Championship future
Hearn, a former chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), has been heavily involved in discussions in his role as president of Matchroom Sport, a body that effectively controls the World Snooker Tour.
And Hearn has insisted that facilities must be improved if the tournament is to remain at the venue.
Luke Baker27 April 2025 13:45
Mark Selby crashes out of World Snooker Championship in first round
And that followed four-time champion Mark Selby losing to training partner Ben Woollaston to make a shock first-round exit.
Luke Baker27 April 2025 13:30
Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship
The draw is opening up intriguingly at the Crucible, with Mark Allen the latest big name to fall on Friday despite a magic maximum against Chris Wakelin…
Luke Baker27 April 2025 13:15
World Snooker Championship 2025: Results, draw and schedule in full
Want to follow every twist and turn of this year’s World Snooker Championship? We’ve got you covered…
Luke Baker27 April 2025 12:58
Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I was scared to go near a snooker table and I’ve lost my bottle’
It did not at all appear certain that Ronnie O’Sullivan would be back to make a 33rd consecutive Crucible appearance after the Rocket’s late withdrawal from a number of events in recent weeks.
Ahead of the tournament, Luke Baker sat down with the seven-time world champion to find out more about his struggles:
Luke Baker27 April 2025 12:45
Ronnie O’Sullivan was scared of having ‘a meltdown’ before opening win at Crucible
The seven-time champion fired three centuries and two more breaks over 50 as he took just 67 minutes to turn a tight and error-strewn overnight lead into a stunning 10-4 triumph over the double former finalist.
Luke Baker27 April 2025 12:40
Ronnie O’Sullivan off to near-perfect start with emphatic win over Ali Carter
The seven-time champion, who has not played on the professional tour since he crashed out of the Championship League in January, looked close to his best as he swiftly set up this last-16 clash against Pang Junxu.
Luke Baker27 April 2025 12:35
Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu
O’Sullivan claimed each of the first four frames, posting breaks of 58, 91, 50 and 63, before China’s No 27 Pang got off the mark by registering the contest’s first century break, making a 119.
The ‘Rocket’ swiftly hit back to secure frame six and after Pang took frame seven, O’Sullivan concluded the session by re-establishing a four-frame advantage to take into Sunday’s resumption.
Luke Baker27 April 2025 12:31
Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Pang Junxu LIVE
Ronnie O’Sullivan will be back on the baize this afternoon as the Rocket continues his pursuit of an eighth world title with a meeting with Pang Junxu.
It’s the second session of their best-of-25 match, with O’Sullivan having built a 6-2 lead overnight. Can he break the back of the contest before Monday evening’s finale?
Luke Baker26 April 2025 12:30
