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Ronnie O’Sullivan Returns with Dominant Victory at Crucible

The seven-time champion defeated Ali Carter 10-4 in his first match since January, setting up a second-round clash with Pang Junxu.

Snooker - World Snooker Championship - The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Britain - April 23, 2025 England's Ronnie O'Sullivan during a press conference after winning his first round match against England's Ali Carter Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
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O’Sullivan did not lose a single frame against Carter after their first-round match resumed on Wednesday

Overview

  • Ronnie O’Sullivan secured a commanding 10-4 win over Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship, marking his return to competitive play after a self-imposed hiatus.
  • O’Sullivan delivered an impressive performance, compiling three century breaks and completing the match in just 67 minutes despite recent struggles with form and technique.
  • The seven-time champion admitted to self-doubt and nervousness ahead of the tournament, describing his return to the Crucible as part of a rebuilding process.
  • O’Sullivan attributed his ongoing technical challenges to a six-year-old change in playing style, which he believes has disrupted his instinctive game.
  • Next, O’Sullivan will face rising Chinese player Pang Junxu, who earned his first Crucible victory by defeating 12th seed Zhang Anda 10-7.