Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan
Key Takeaways
- Un-Nooh fires a 147 break to beat O'Sullivan 10-7 in World Open final.
- Trailed 4-0 before mounting comeback to win the final.
- Defeated world No. 1 Judd Trump in the semi-finals.
Final Result and 147
Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh produced the snooker of his life, firing in a maximum 147 break and finishing with three consecutive centuries to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in the final of the World Open in Yushan.
“- Published Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh produced the snooker of his life, firing in a maximum 147 break and finishing with three consecutive centuries to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in the final of the World Open in Yushan”
Semi-final Run and Comeback
The 41st seed toppled world number one Judd Trump in the semi-finals and came back from 4-0 down to beat arguably the sport's greatest ever player in the final.
O'Sullivan's 153 Highlight
O'Sullivan hit the sport's highest ever break of 153 on his run to a 66nd ranking final and the 50-year-old Englishman had looked back to something approaching his best as he hunted down a 42nd ranking title - and first since January 2024.
“- Published Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh produced the snooker of his life, firing in a maximum 147 break and finishing with three consecutive centuries to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in the final of the World Open in Yushan”
Prize Money
The performance earned Un-Nooh a £175,000 purse in a season when he had failed to make it past the last 16 in any other tournament, while O'Sullivan had to be content with a £75,000 prize for the highest break.
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