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Ronnie O'Sullivan Makes Snooker History With Record 153 Break

Ronnie O'Sullivan has set a new benchmark in snooker by compiling a record 153 break in his World Open quarterfinal against Ryan Day. The break, aided by a free ball, surpassed the previous record of 148 and puts him in contention for a £5,000 prize. O'Sullivan expressed his happiness at the achievement, thanking his supporters in a social media video. He will now face China's Wu Yize in the tournament semifinals.

Key Points: Ronnie O'Sullivan Hits Record 153 Break in Snooker

  • Historic 153 break sets new record
  • Aided by a free ball and 14 blacks
  • Surpasses previous high of 148
  • Puts O'Sullivan in line for high break prize
  • Next faces Wu Yize in semifinals
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O'Sullivan makes Snooker's highest ever break with historic 153

Ronnie O'Sullivan crafts a historic 153 break, the highest ever in professional snooker, during his World Open quarterfinal.

"It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. - Ronnie O'Sullivan"

Yushan, March 20

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan once again made snooker history after crafting the sport's highest ever break, a stunning 153, in his quarterfinal with Ryan Day at the World Open.

The 50-year-old Englishman set the new record in the opening frame of his quarter-final with Ryan Day. Also known as 'The Rocket', Sullivan has achieved a perfect 147 break, a record 17 times previously.

On Friday, he was aided by a free ball and included 14 blacks with two pinks, before he deposited all of the colours to end on 153, that left the Englishman two points shy of the highest possible run of 155.

"Just want to say a big shout-out to all the people that have been messaging me, congratulating me on the 153," O'Sullivan said in a video posted on X. "It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. Thank you to everyone out there that has supported me."

The only ever break to have exceeded 147 prior to this was a 148 made by Jamie Burnett at 2004 UK Championship qualifying. O'Sullivan's incredible run on Friday eclipses that and puts him in line for the 5,000-pound high break prize.

O'Sullivan will face China's Wu Yize in the semifinals after the Chinese stormed past Northern Ireland's Mark Allen with a 5-1 win.

Earlier this season the seven-time world champion became only the second player in snooker history to make two maximum 147 breaks in a single match, achieving the feat in his Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters semi-final with Chris Wakelin. He followed on from Jackson Page, who made two maximums in the penultimate round of 2025 World Championship qualifying.

O'Sullivan has recently embarked on a quest to rebuild his game in a bid to rediscover his top form before his career is over. Earlier, he admitted that his one remaining goal in snooker is to win a record-breaking eighth World Championship.

- IANS

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Priya S
Amazing achievement, but it's a bit sad that such a historic moment happened in a tournament in China, not in the UK where snooker's heart is. Still, O'Sullivan is a global legend.
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Aditya G
Snooker isn't huge here, but you have to respect this kind of longevity and skill. Reminds me of our own sporting legends like Sachin or Leander Paes who dominated for decades. True champion mentality.
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Sarah B
The math of this is insane! 14 blacks with two pinks... his cue ball control must be out of this world. Would love to see more snooker coverage in India. It's such a strategic game.
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Karthik V
He's chasing an 8th world title like Federer, Nadal, Djokovic chase Grand Slams. Different sport, same legendary drive. Hope he gets it!
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the 153 is cool, it needed a free ball to start. The perfect 147 is still the purest, most difficult break. That's the record that truly defines greatness in snooker.

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