Britain’s Ronnie O’Sullivan performs a shot in opposition to compatriot Joe O’Connor in spherical 1 of the Snooker World Grand Prix 2026 in Hong Kong on February 4, 2026. — AFP
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made skilled snooker historical past on Friday by crafting the best break ever of 153 on the World Open in China.
The 50-year-old Englishman pulled off the feat in opposition to Ryan Day of Wales on his method to sealing his place within the semi-finals in Yushan with a dominant 5-0 victory.
O’Sullivan, thought to be the very best participant snooker has ever produced, was aided by a free ball and began his break with the inexperienced, adopted by a gap black.
He then reeled off the 15 reds, complemented by 13 additional blacks and two pinks, earlier than nonchalantly clearing up the colors to nail the eye-popping file.
O’Sullivan celebrated with a broad smile and a thumbs-up to the world, which clapped and cheered in return.
The earlier highest break was 148 by Jamie Burnett in 2004.
“Just want to say a big shout-out to all the people that have been messaging me, congratulating me on the 153,” O’Sullivan mentioned in a video posted on X.
“It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. Thank you to everyone out there who has supported me.”
The “Rocket” has achieved an ideal 147 break a file 17 instances beforehand.
