Ronnie O’Sullivan confirmed he’ll compete within the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker.
In January, it was introduced {that a} new 167 snooker format can be held in Saudi Arabia in March. It will function the addition of a obtrusive golden ball value 20 factors if potted.
Players may have the chance to pot it as soon as they’ve potted all 22 balls on the desk whereas racking up a most break of 167. With the flamboyant Middle Eastern competitors now on the horizon, O’Sullivan confirmed he will likely be within the combine.
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He took to X and stated: “Very excited to be playing in the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker! Can’t wait to get out there and play in Saudi Arabia for the first time!”
O’Sullivan will likely be enjoying within the competitors which runs between March 4 and March 6. The 48-year-old had beforehand highlighted his intrigue within the unprecedented scheme when it was first touted in January.
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When requested concerning the distinctive and profitable snooker format, he stated: “What’s the prize for a 167? Have they announced it? I’m sure it’ll be a hefty prize.
“Listen, the Saudis can do what they like – they’re a robust outfit. I feel it’ll be good, it’d be nice to get on the market and play, each different sport appears to be doing stuff in Saudi so it’d be nice to get on the market.”
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The Rocket is the most important identify within the billiard world, having racked up 23 triple crown occasions, together with seven world championships. He will likely be joined by the opposite members of snooker’s high eight and two different wildcards.
Belgian ace Luca Brecel will go into the competitors because the No1 seed because of his World Snooker Championship triumph final yr.