Ronnie O’Sullivan smashed up the reds to the disbelief of snooker followers a referee error on the Players Championship.
The Rocket’s 16-match successful streak got here to a crashing halt as he was thumped 6-0 by Mark Selby in Telford. Having crushed Zhou Yuelong on Tuesday, O’Sullivan did not win a single body in opposition to the four-time champion.
And it was clear from the very first body that it was to not be the 48-year-old’s evening. O’Sullivan tried a troublesome pot and fouled thrice in a row, which might have meant dropping the body in regular circumstances.
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But he was given a serving to hand by referee Desislava Bozhilova, who was meant to warn him after two misses however forgot to take action. Yet regardless of the fortunate escape, O’Sullivan responded in an unconventional method, scattering the balls with successful and hope, permitting Selby to wash up.
Fans on social media have been left outraged on the sequence of occasions, tweeting: “Ruined the match” and “The referee should get fined for her mistaken judge of errors.”
Others chimed in with: “After a screw up by the ref, from there, it was all downhill for some reason,” and “Ronnie is his own worst enemy.”
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(Image: itvsnooker/X)
Yet Selby didn’t thoughts in any respect, utilizing the momentum to take large breaks and sealing the victory in a better last body. And he was cheered on all the way in which by his spouse Vikki and daughter Sofia.
He stated afterwards: “It’s half-term for Sofia. It was a big game against Ronnie and Sofia really wanted to be here. It’s one of my best performances against Ronnie.
“To beat him the way I did I’m very pleased. This could be the spark I need for my season. I am very, very pleased. It was more or less faultless.”