O’Sullivan ran out of position on a break of 62 in the deciding frame.
Iran’s Hossein Vafaei edged out Ronnie O’Sullivan in a thrilling final frame to reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan.
The world number one still looked set to win when he later potted the final red to lead by 26 points, but missed a difficult black along the cushion instead of opting to leave Vafaei snookered on the yellow. Vafaei had earlier missed a simple red on a break of 33 in the decider and told WST.tv: “I’m still shocked how I missed that red to be honest with you.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Saudi organisers announce outrageous change to 'Golden Ball' prize money in 2025Ronnie O'Sullivan was crowned champion of the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker on Wednesday.
Read more »
World Open Snooker LIVE RESULTS: Latest scores and schedule as Ronnie O’Sullivan gets charge underway...THE World Open has returned after three long seasons with Ronnie O’Sullivan, Luca Brecel and Co back in action in China. The snooker tournament – one of the richest in the calendar &82…
Read more »
Ronnie O'Sullivan on his love for Alex Higgins: 'He was our George Best'Ronnie O'Sullivan says Alex Higgins 'made snooker sexy' during his career
Read more »
Genius or fluke? Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls off 'outrageous' shot on the blue at World OpenRonnie O'Sullivan made the pot during his match against Michael White.
Read more »
World Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan & Judd Trump win in China, but Luca Brecel outRonnie O'Sullivan moves into the last 16 at the World Open in China, but reigning world champion Luca Brecel is knocked out.
Read more »
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Open snooker after defeat to ex-rival who once told him 'to retire'Ronnie O'Sullivan is out.
Read more »