RONNIE’S AT IT again.
Just days after labelling the venue of this year’s English Open “a hellhole” that smelt of “urine”, the tournament’s defending champion has shot a magical 147 break.
Facing Allan Taylor in the second round at Crawley’s K2 Leisure Centre, O’Sullivan eased to a 4-0 victory today.
Having made a 135 break in the second frame, he went one better to seal the match — producing a record 15th maximum of his professional career.
“It’s nice to get a 147 for the crowd. Whether it’s a good 147 or a bad 147, in their eyes it’s just a 147 so they’re all happy,” O’Sullivan told BBC Sport.
For me it’s more about piecing together a cue action that is capable of winning tournaments.
“I guess 147s and hundreds make for good soundbites, but for me as a purist it’s always more about feeling like you can win tournaments.”
Enjoy.
The man is an ANIMAL on the baize! 👏
— World Snooker (@WorldSnooker) October 17, 2018
A 15th career maximum for @ronnieo147 here at the @BetVictor English Open... #EnglishOpen pic.twitter.com/zYKuCOhr61
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