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Ronnie O’Sullivan Nears Record 23rd Quarter-Final at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads Pang Junxu 12-4, while veterans Williams and Higgins advance and Zhao Xintong reaches his first quarter-final.

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Overview

  • Ronnie O’Sullivan requires just one frame in Monday's final session to secure his 23rd World Championship quarter-final appearance, extending his record.
  • Mark Williams defeated Hossein Vafaei 13-10 to book a quarter-final clash with John Higgins, who edged Xiao Guodong 13-12 in a marathon match.
  • Zhao Xintong reached his first World Championship quarter-final with a 13-10 victory over Lei Peifan, continuing the strong showing by Chinese players.
  • Judd Trump achieved his 100th century break of the season, earning a £100,000 bonus, and holds a commanding 10-6 lead over Shaun Murphy in their second-round match.
  • The tournament has seen significant upsets, with defending champion Kyren Wilson and other top seeds eliminated in earlier rounds, opening the draw for remaining contenders.