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O'Sullivan dusts down old Irish cue to storm into last 16
- Ronnie O'Sullivan advanced to the second round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Wednesday, defeating He Guoqiang 10-2 to continue his pursuit of a record eighth title.
- O'Sullivan switched to a backup cue on Wednesday after his main stick's tip proved problematic during Tuesday's opening session, retrieving the spare from under his bed in Ireland.
- Feeling his age amid the tournament's youth, O'Sullivan jokingly described the Crucible's practice room as "like walking into a creche," while praising teenage debutant Stan Moody as destined for world championship success.
- O'Sullivan will face fellow 50-year-old John Higgins on Saturday in a blockbuster second-round clash, with the pair holding 11 combined world titles and 100 years between them after first meeting 30 years ago.
- Calling himself "Rusty Ron," O'Sullivan identified as an underdog against the more active Higgins, saying he aims to "throw a couple of fives or sixes" while prioritizing enjoyment over title pressure.
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Seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan easily reached the last 16 of this year's World Championship.
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 25%
R 33%
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