Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker as it happened - Ronnie O'Sullivan defeats Luca Brecel 5-2 in inaugural final - Eurosport
The Battle Of Luca Brecel And Ronnie O'Sullivan
Riyadh Season Snooker Masters Concludes
We appreciate you for keeping up with the contest alongside us throughout this week.
Golden Ball Prize Money To Increase To $1 Million In 2022
Turki Al-Sheikh, who holds a high position, declared that the award for the golden ball would be twice as much in the upcoming tournament.
O'Sullivan: Felt Like We Were At A Rave
According to O'Sullivan's statement on Eurosport, the music was playing during the scene transitions and it felt as if they were at a party from 25 years ago when he was younger. The atmosphere was reminiscent of a rave.
"It has the sensation of a delightful celebration."
O'Sullivan joked that in the next year, he will aim for the Golden Ball award alongside the $250,000 prize he received for being the tournament champion.
O'Sullivan made a joke saying that he will obtain the coveted golden ball in the upcoming year and added that getting everything all at once should be avoided.
"I had believed that I would emerge victorious in the tournament this year and be able to obtain the coveted golden ball trophy the following year."
O'Sullivan Triumphs At Riyadh Masters, Defeats Brecel 5-2
He has achieved an outstanding feat by winning 13 frames in the tournament over a span of 600 years. During the break, he managed to score impressive points of 121 and 124.
O'Sullivan Beats Brecel 4-2
O'Sullivan looks like he's going to win the match and wants to add one more impressive performance with his sixth century of the tournament.
O'Sullivan Beats Brecel 4-2
O'Sullivan made a dramatic move towards the group in an attempt to obtain an improbable score. His balls are now scattered, increasing the likelihood of him winning both the frame and the match.
Brecel Loses To O'Sullivan 2-4
He was unable to prolong the pause, but he left Brecel stuck behind the yellow.
Brecel Loses To O'Sullivan 2-4 In Snooker Match
O'Sullivan nails an amazing lengthy shot. Is this the start of the conclusion?
Brecel chooses to not continue playing after he misses the next blue, realizing that he needs three snookers to win. O'Sullivan requires only one additional frame to secure the victory.
O'Sullivan Edges Out Brecel 3-2
O'Sullivan has won the frame. He made an outstanding break of 40 up until now.
Brecel Loses To O'Sullivan In 5 Sets
O'Sullivan failed to get the red ball into the bottom right pocket. However, Brecel also missed an opportunity to get a ball in with the rest of the balls on the table. This left a difficult long shot which O'Sullivan successfully made.
O'Sullivan Wins 3-2 Against Brecel
O'Sullivan made an excellent shot by putting the ball from the bottom cushion into the left middle pocket. He now has a streak of 216 consecutive points without letting his opponent score.
O'Sullivan won the frame with a score of 121, but he failed to complete a total clearance by missing the pink ball.
Brecel Ties O'Sullivan 2-2
O'Sullivan has won the frame. Is it possible for him to score a century?
Brecel Draws With O'Sullivan In A 2-2 Tie
O'Sullivan managed to pocket the initial ball in a frame, this being the first time he achieved such a feat in the match.
Brecel restarts the game.
"Brecel's Spectacular Blue In Frame 2 Despite Overhitting"
Brecel made a fantastic shot to end the frame, and it was a pleasure to see him play.
After scoring a break of 94 points, the two players are now tied at the halfway mark.
Brecel Triumphs Over O'Sullivan
Brecel failed to pot a black ball while trying to open up the red balls, giving O'Sullivan a golden opportunity.
Brecel Edges O'Sullivan 2-1
Brecel is once again at the table, as O'Sullivan made a poor safety move. It seems like The Rocket is playing differently than he did yesterday, possibly because it is still too early.
Brecel Defeats O'Sullivan 2-1
The evening has been full of fortunate accidents. Brecel accidentally hits the green ball, followed by the red one. However, it does not make much of a difference as he fails to hit the yellow into the right middle pocket. But luckily, he doesn't leave any opportunities for his opponent.
Only 81 points, but it's sufficient. Brecel is currently ahead.
Brecel Ties With O'Sullivan
He emerged as the victor of the frame. Is it possible for him to score a hundred points?
Brecel And O'Sullivan Tied In Snooker Match
The prestigious golden ball has been taken away. Brecel decided not to take any chances in the game to get the opportunity to win it. Mark Williams is the only one who has been taking such risks throughout the tournament.
Brecel Draws With O'Sullivan In Dramatic Match
Brecel is once again leading the game and it seems like he is playing well. The important ball is still present on the table.
Brecel managed to tie the game. He found himself in an awkward position when playing the blue ball, but he was able to successfully sink the yellow ball into the pocket located near the lower cushion.
O'Sullivan Wins Against Brecel
O'Sullivan didn't execute his safety shot properly, which gives Breel an opportunity to win the frame.
O'Sullivan Leads With 48-1 Against Brecel
He misses the opportunity to score 50 points by a small margin, and then his opponent leaves a difficult shot into the middle pocket which O'Sullivan takes quickly and skillfully.
Brecel Loses To O'Sullivan
Once again, Brecel has taken the lead in the game. Will he be able to capitalize on this advantage?
He fell just short of scoring a century, but 95 points are more than enough. O'Sullivan takes the lead with his initial move.
Brecel Vs O'Sullivan: Score Tied At 0-0
Brecel's safety was not very good, which allowed O'Sullivan to have another chance.
Brecel And O'Sullivan Draw With No Score
O'Sullivan loses his advantageous position and is forced to play a defensive move.
Brecel Ties O'Sullivan 0-0, Wins 3-1
Right after I spoke, the Belgian failed to pocket an effortless red ball with the break and at the moment O'Sullivan has his turn at the pool table.
Brecel Ties O'Sullivan In Snooker Match
Brecel has made an impressive long shot and is strategically positioned to continue scoring.
Brecel And O'Sullivan In Scoreless Draw
Brecel begins the match by taking the first shot.
Let's Get Started!
O'Sullivan enters to the tune of Train's "Drops of Jupiter," but I'm not very familiar with Brecel's choice of music for his entrance.
"Coverage In Progress..."
The competitors will be arriving in the stadium soon.
Yesterday's Excellence Surpasses Today's Standard - Still
The match between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump is a beloved one, however, the semi-final game today was not as exciting as expected.
Simply inquire with those who were involved, and read the Rocket's perspective on the matter.
According to O'Sullivan, Judd's performance was the poorest he had ever witnessed. He further explained that Judd had lowered Trump's performance to match his level.
Trump concurred with him...
Donald Trump criticized his own performance, saying it was one of the worst he's seen in a while. He expressed feeling terrible about it.
Riyadh Season World Masters Final Coverage - Welcome!
The grand finale, which will feature the last two champions of the World Championship, namely Luca Brecel and Ronnie O'Sullivan, is slated to commence at 8 PM.
The Ace expressed that they did not perform very well and felt awful and nervous. They acknowledged that it was one of their worst performances in a while and that they did not feel good during the game.
Although he granted me opportunities, I had a sense of inevitability that I would fail and it left me with an unpleasant sensation. This has been a satisfactory season thus far, but the emotion experienced during this instance was the most undesirable in a considerable amount of time.
During the initial match, I wasn't feeling well either. I felt quite unsteady. This has occurred sometimes in the past when my performance has been good. It's possible that I may have overburdened myself with expectations, instead of going out for a relaxed play like I usually do throughout the season.
"I had many opportunities, but I failed to capitalize on them. It's crucial to avoid letting such games get to you, as it's just a part of the game. Of course, no player wants to have a bad performance. I was aware that I was struggling today. Despite having a chance to tie the score, my opponent was the better player and earned the victory."
He shared with Eurosport that the game didn't go well. According to him, Judd's performance was the most disappointing he had ever seen. He also thought that he caused Judd's poor play by not doing well himself.
Last night, I performed exceptionally and was optimistic that I could continue my hot streak and win two matches in a row. However, that plan has been disrupted and I am now unsure of my ability to achieve it.
Winning tournaments doesn't excite me like it used to. Now, I aim to play decently, have fun, and compete. It can be tough to maintain confidence when you're not playing well. That's why I strive to play with an attacking and aggressive mindset even when I'm struggling. It's the best way to secure a victory.
No matter how much you lead by in a game of first-to-nine against Judd, even if it's a comfortable 8-1 lead, he has the ability to make a comeback by making daring shots. Judd plays with flair and excitement, adding to the tension of the game. To beat him, it's important to maintain your focus and precision in your shots, knowing that you'll have opportunities to take the lead. However, if you fail to capitalize on those chances, Judd will likely take advantage and beat you.
'What can we expect now?!' - O'Sullivan gets an unexpected fluke on the green, adding yet another surprising twist to the game.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump 4-1
O'Sullivan only needed to score another 36 points to secure a dominant victory over Trump. This would allow him to cross the finish line and emerge as the clear winner.
Later on, he's going to compete against Luca Brecel in the final.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump 3-1
O'Sullivan didn't manage to pot the ball when he reached a score of 45, and he felt very upset. However, he was able to return to the table because Trump also made a mistake by failing to hit the black ball in its designated spot.
It is reasonable to anticipate that he will complete the task from this point onward.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump 3-1
With a long red hit and cleanly breaking up the group of balls shortly after, the Rocket has an excellent opportunity to secure the frame and ultimately the game.
After Trump made his move, he left a difficult shot for O'Sullivan. However, O'Sullivan managed to make a fantastic shot and then hit the pink to the left corner with the long stick. It was a very impressive play.
This places him one step closer to the final.
O'Sullivan Wins Thriller Against Trump
Trump sinks the brown ball by chance, but he fails to hit the blue ball. Fortunately, the blue ball rolls away without falling into a pocket.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump: 2-1
The Rocket is ahead by 16 points and only has one red left to pocket.
He had the opportunity to complete the task successfully after hitting the second to last red ball into a pocket, but unfortunately missed the pink ball by hitting it too lightly towards the left corner.
O'Sullivan Wins 2-1 Against Trump
As both competitors find it difficult to perform at their highest level, Trump executes a careless shot for safety. This gives O'Sullivan a chance to narrow the distance between their scores, at the very least.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump 2-1
In the fourth round, The Ace starts off with a lead, but both players are dealing with a less-than-ideal ball placement situation.
In frame three, Trump successfully hits the opening red ball, but unfortunately fails to aim the brown ball accurately towards the left centre pocket.
Suddenly, O'Sullivan swiftly scores a 123 to take back the lead.
O'Sullivan displayed remarkable skills as Rocket struck his hundredth century in Saudi Arabia.
The Ace successfully hit the ball off of the green to win the second round, making the competition tied.
O'Sullivan Beats Trump 1-0 In Snooker Match
The Rocket successfully pot a bright, lengthy red ball into the upper-right side. However, he fails to pocket a fairly simple blue ball to the right-center area.
We are now focusing on the colors. Which color will come out on top in this fierce second round?
O'Sullivan Edges Past Trump
O'Sullivan gets the initial opportunity, but he loses control and is unable to continue his run after scoring 36 points.
The margin between Trump and the other player has decreased, and currently, they are both engaged in cautious moves to avoid making mistakes.
The Rocket performed much better this time around, managing to secure the first frame by potting the black after scoring 64 points.
Trump may be in trouble as O'Sullivan effortlessly clears the first frame. This could be a bad omen for Trump's chances.
O'Sullivan And Trump Begin Match With A Draw
O'Sullivan seemed to have a hard time finding his footing during the recent match. Trump was able to use this to his advantage, resulting in a significant lead of 58-8.
Nonetheless, the Rocket possesses an opportunity to retaliate in this situation.
Boys Playing On Green Felt
The second semi-final match has begun in Riyadh and we are tremendously excited about it.
We should anticipate a closely contested match-up between two athletes who have each won four awards this year.
Even though the most recent record of their past matches could be seen as favoring O'Sullivan, as he has won all four of their previous encounters.
On Tuesday, the players in the top two positions in the world had different results in the quarter-finals.
Trump managed to rally back from being behind 2-0 and 3-2 to ultimately overcome Shaun Murphy. On the other hand, O'Sullivan cruised to a 4-0 victory over John Higgins, thanks to his impressive breaks of 135, 129, 102, and 82. Throughout the match, O'Sullivan outscored Higgins by an astonishing 489 points to four.
Which opponent will Brecel face in the final scheduled for later tonight?
We're about to find out what's going to happen as Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump compete against each other in an exciting match.
"I performed well and felt great," he informs Michael Bridge from Eurosport. "I seem to improve a bit every week. Reaching the quarter-finals in Wales was a significant accomplishment for me. I now have a high level of confidence and self-assurance."
It's quite challenging to win against Mark. He maintains the same level of play in each frame regardless of his score, which sets him apart from most other players. This makes it a daunting task to compete against him.
As the World Championship draws closer, Brecel expresses that he is feeling optimistic about his performance. He states that he has noticed a gradual improvement in his game each week.
"Brecel Beats Allen 4-2"
The world champion secured his spot in the final by making a break of 82 in a match that was of exceptional quality.
Brecel Edges Past Allen In Close Match
Brecel has made a few impressive long shots.
The Bullet has a fantastic chance to finish the frame and win the match at this moment.
"Amazing Shot!" - Brecel scores an impressive long red with force.
An impressive score of 132 without missing a single shot has resulted in the player achieving three centuries in consecutive frames.
Most notably for Allen, it sustains his optimism.
Brecel Beats Allen 3-1
Allen has again responded in a great way. Could this be the beginning of a new comeback?
Keep in mind that he was losing 3-1 to Mark Selby during the quarter-finals.
An impressive 125 clearance puts the world champion on the edge of securing a spot in the final.
Brecel scores a hundred, evoking memories of the same month last year.
Brecel Beats Allen By 2-1
Although Brecel managed to pot the pink ball by hitting it towards the back of the table, he is now back in position to play again following Allen's failure to hit a red ball towards the top-left corner.
He hits a beautiful red ball in the middle range and sends it towards the lower-left pocket, positioning himself well for the rest of the balls.
The Pistol finished the round with an amazing 121 clearance to tie up the score.
Allen has achieved his 47th victory in the ongoing competition and considers it a crucial moment in the game.
Brecel Beats Allen 2-0 In Snooker
Allen has given a commendable reply despite his age of 46 which is increasing.
You might anticipate that he will successfully complete the remaining section of the image.
Brecel Dominates Allen With 2-0 Victory
The game was put on hold for a short time because Allen had to step out of the playing area because of a nosebleed. This was the reason given for the delay in starting the game again.
It seems that the Pistol is not significantly impacted by it. He smoothly played a remarkable opening red shot.
After a long and challenging battle for safety, Brecel successfully hits a remarkable yellow shot and proceeds to pocket the pink ball, thereby achieving a two-point lead.
Brecel Wins Over Allen 71-58
Brecel lost 10 points due to fouls he committed while trying to achieve snookers.
He has bridged the distance and now he must acquire yellow, green and brown to secure the frame.
Brecel Beats Allen 1-0
The Belgian player has managed to score a pleasing 71 points, which has put them ahead by 23 points in the game. Only the coloured balls are left to be played.
The competitors are currently participating in a safety conflict surrounding the yellow ball. Who will make the first sudden movement?
Brecel Beats Allen 1-0
Brecel Edges Allen In Tight Match
The Shooter manages to score 48 points in a row by striking six red balls and then six black balls. Nonetheless, he fails to execute his intended positional shot after sinking the sixth black ball.
Allen is faced with a choice of either attempting a difficult shot or playing it safe with an easy shot. Despite feeling disappointed, he chooses the latter option.
Brecel Edges Out Allen In Close Match
There are four cards that are red and four cards that are black...
Brecel reaches a score of 72, which gives him the advantage of making the first successful move in this competition.
Brecel And Allen Tie With Score Of 0-0
The current champion has a good chance of securing the first round victory. At present, they have scored 33 points and the total is increasing.
"Brecel & Allen's Scoreless Draw Leads To Allen's 6-0 Victory"
The referee took away the golden ball because Allen hit the blue ball first instead of the opening red ball, so there won't be a score of 167 for this frame.
Could we witness this event later on? It's highly possible since the top four contestants remain undefeated.
Brecel Vs Allen: Scoreless Draw
The coin is flipped by the referee Tatiana Woollaston. Brecel wins the toss and decides to break. The initial semi-final is expected to be fantastic.
The contenders have entered the battleground and we are nearing the start of the match.
The upcoming professional competition will mark the ninth time they have met each other, and Allen has come out on top in five out of the eight past encounters.
Even though this is the first time they will compete outside of the United Kingdom since the 2015 Shanghai Masters, where the Pistol won 5-3 in the last 32 round.
In the first semi-final, the reigning global champion and the third-ranked player will face each other.
On Tuesday, Brecel managed to win the game 4-1 against Ali Carter. On the other hand, Allen had an exciting game against Mark Selby, which ended in a close 4-3 scoreline with Allen winning the final point with a black ball.
Greetings to all and a warm welcome to the live broadcast of the third day of the Riyadh Season World Masters, which marks its first ever occasion.
Today is the last day of the event at the Global Theatre in Boulevard City. There will be two semi-final matches in the afternoon before the final match takes place.
To begin with, the current world champion Luca Brecel competes against Mark Allen. Next, there will be an exciting match between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump.
O'Sullivan's Call-Out To Selby After Long Struggle
Ronnie O'Sullivan confessed that he is approaching his peak form once more following a thorough triumph against John Higgins at the Riyadh Season World Masters.
O'Sullivan secured a 4-0 victory in a game that commenced at 01:45 in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is now set to compete in an exciting semi-final game against Judd Trump.
On Eurosport, O'Sullivan mentioned that he experienced a great sense of ease during the shot.
For the first time in a long time, I'm feeling good during practice. After two years of terrible feelings, I'm finally feeling better. It's been a long time coming.
The most unpleasant aspect of my profession is performing poorly. I find solace in activities such as working out, consuming nutritious meals, relaxing, and watching my favorite Netflix shows when I have time off from work. It's bearable when I'm performing decently, but when my performance is terrible, it can be humiliating.
I refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages and don't engage in partying, hence this is an ideal location for me to be at. In the United Kingdom, socializing predominantly occurs at pubs and revolves around drinking.
On Tuesday, all the matches got delayed since the initial match between Mark Selby and Mark Allen took quite a long time. In the end, Selby emerged victorious in a thrilling 4-3 win.
"Now I refer to him as Midnight Selby because his matches tend to continue beyond midnight," O'Sullivan quipped.
It's a complete disaster. If you end up following Mark, your troubles will extend into the following day.
When the best players clash, you can expect high-quality matches, unless the opposing players are both named Mark, like we saw today.
"That was quite unpleasant, right? Even Mark Allen acknowledged afterwards: 'That was challenging!'"
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