Ronnie O'Sullivan delivered a remarkable performance in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabia Masters, defeating Chris Wakelin 6-3. During the match, O'Sullivan achieved two maximum breaks of 147 points, marking his first such feat since 2018 and making him the oldest player to accomplish this milestone. This achievement represents a seven-year first for the 49-year-old snooker player and significantly advances his pursuit of the £500,000 prize at the tournament. The Saudi Arabia Masters continues to be a pivotal event in O'Sullivan's career, highlighting his enduring skill and competitive drive.
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Watch: Ronnie O’Sullivan makes two 147s in ‘maddest game I’ve ever played in’ The 49-year-old’s maximum breaks at the Saudi Arabia Masters — his first since 2018 — mean he becomes the oldest player to achieve the feat Story by @ElganTimes⬇️ https://t.co/GNnmVSXDCp
Ronnie O’Sullivan achieves seven-year first in huge boost to £500k prize chase https://t.co/RdR6MAhxuF