Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid to assert a file eighth Crucible crown stays firmly on observe after he beat Ryan Day 13-7 to achieve the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.
The 48-year-old went into the third session of his second-round conflict with a 10-6 lead earlier than profitable three out of 4 frames in simply over an hour on Monday afternoon to make it via to the final eight. O’Sullivan will face both world No 17 Jack Lisowski or 2015 Crucible champion Stuart Bingham for a spot within the semi-finals.
Lisowski and Bingham get their second-round match completed in Monday’s night session which additionally sees the conclusion of Mark Allen and John Higgins’ second-round assembly. Allen holds a slender 9-7 lead after the weekend’s play and desires solely 4 extra frames to clinch victory and a spot within the quarter-finals.
Comply with all of the motion from the World Snooker Championship beneath.
World Snooker Championship 2024: Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ryan Day
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Stuart Bingham beats Jack Lisowski 13-11
On the opposite aspect of the sector, Stuart Bingham has held off enormous strain from Jack Lisowski to win 13-11 and ebook his place within the quarter-finals.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:59
John Higgins beats Mark Allen 13-12
John Higgins on why he went for the dangerous double: “I felt nice, and I’m pondering ‘I’ve gotta go for the double’. I simply thought, ‘Of I get it, there’s an opportunity’.”
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:54
John Higgins beats Mark Allen 13-12
Mark Allen reacts to that brutal defeat on the final: “Credit score to John, he does what John does and clears up. I’ve solely myself accountable.”
Allen on Higgins: “He’s one of many good guys on tour. He’s one the few that may go on and win the match, he simply must consider in himself.”
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:52
Higgins wins deciding body! John Higgins 13-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Higgins picks off the colors and desires solely the black to win the match… he places away! He raises two arms aloft and wells up with emotion as Allen steps ahead to congratulate him.
Allen was unbelievable, however that was a outstanding clearance by Higgins. Bear in mind, it began with a double into the center pocket that was in all probability a 20% shot for many gamers. And it included a superb pink alongside the highest cushion that successfully sealed the deal.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:50
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Higgins loses place barely and affords up a wry smile. He’s going to wish to pot a troublesome pink alongside the highest cushion, and this yr these pots have been particularly troublesome… he goes for energy and makes it! Nerveless, brave snooker by Higgins.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:47
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Oh my phrase. John Higgins strides as much as the desk and knocks in probably the most outrageous double into the center! Unimaginable shot underneath strain, as a result of had he missed, it will have been his final.
As it’s, Higgins now has the prospect to clear up and steal the body, and with it the match. Loads of work nonetheless to do…
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:44
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Allen runs into the cluster of reds as soon as extra to open them and leaves himself a troublesome relaxation shot into the nook pocket… which he misses! A lifeline for Higgins, who’s 62 factors behind however nonetheless has 70+ factors to play for.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:43
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Allen strings collectively the primary few disjointed balls and now he’s within the reds trying snug. He screws the cue ball into the pack to separate them, and this opportunity out of the blue appears very, very promising. He has 34 factors on the board…
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:39
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Higgins takes on an extended, troublesome pink which he is aware of might successfully be the frame-winning ball… and it rattles within the jaws! He slumps again to his seat. First blood to Allen, who spots and pots a plant.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:37
John Higgins 12-12 Mark Allen (better of 25)
Right here we go, then. Allen breaks off, leaving the white pinned completely in opposition to the baulk cushion.
Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2024 22:34