O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years
Key Takeaways
- O'Sullivan reaches first ranking final in over two years after deciding-frame win over Wu Yize.
- Scored a 153 break, the sport's highest-ever, in the 5-0 quarter-final.
- Event held at World Open in Yushan.
Decider win and record break
Ronnie O'Sullivan reached a first ranking final in more than two years by defeating China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame at the World Open in Yushan.
“- Published Ronnie O'Sullivan won a tense deciding frame against China's Wu Yize at the World Open in Yushan to reach a first ranking final in more than two years”
The previous day, he produced the sport's highest-ever professional break of 153 in a 5-0 quarter-final victory over Welshman Ryan Day.
The seven-time world champion was never behind against Wu but had to fend off a late challenge from the world number 11 before sealing a 6-5 win.
Semi-final hurdle for O'Sullivan
World number one Trump faces Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in Saturday's second semi-final and could once more stand in O'Sullivan's way as he bids for a record-extending 42nd ranking title.
First-time World Seniors entry
O'Sullivan has signed up to compete in the World Seniors Championship for the first time this year.
“- Published Ronnie O'Sullivan won a tense deciding frame against China's Wu Yize at the World Open in Yushan to reach a first ranking final in more than two years”
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