Ronnie O’Sullivan brushes Jackson Page aside at World Snooker Championship

Planet Sport writerStaff Writer25 April 2024
Ronnie O'Sullivan, Welsh Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Welsh Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan booked his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship after thumping Jackson Page 10-1.

Resuming 8-1 in front after a dominant opening session on Wednesday, the world number one duly swept up the two frames required to book a last-16 clash with Ryan Day.

His victory was the 48-year-old’s most emphatic at the Crucible since his 10-1 triumph over Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh at the same stage four years ago.

Page, who had been restricted to just a hint of his promise when he racked up a 142 total clearance in the seventh frame on Wednesday, returned with his fate effectively sealed.

The 22-year-old was once again punished for running out of position in the opener, as O’Sullivan stepped up to take it with a break of 79, and more mistakes in the second wrapped up a quickfire win for the seven-time champion.

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