Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made skilled snooker historical past on Friday by crafting the very best break ever of 153 on the World Open in China.
The 50-year-old Englishman pulled off the feat towards Ryan Day of Wales on his method to sealing his place within the semi-finals in Yushan with a dominant 5-0 victory.
O’Sullivan, considered the perfect participant snooker has ever produced, was aided by a free ball and began his break with the inexperienced, adopted by a gap black.
He then reeled off the 15 reds, complemented by 13 additional blacks and two pinks, earlier than nonchalantly clearing up the colors to nail the eye-popping report.
O’Sullivan celebrated with a broad smile and a thumbs-up to the world, which clapped and cheered in return.
The earlier highest break was 148 by Jamie Burnett in 2004.
“Simply wish to say a giant shout-out to all of the folks which have been messaging me, congratulating me on the 153,” O’Sullivan mentioned in a video posted on X.
“It was a fairly cool second, actually completely satisfied to do it. Thanks to everybody on the market who has supported me.”
The “Rocket” has achieved an ideal 147 break a report 17 instances beforehand.
