World Snooker Championship 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Ryan Day in last-16 clash TODAY – updates
THE World Snooker Championship is rolling through at pace - and Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to compete in the last-16 TODAY.
O'Sullivan thrashed Welshman Jackson Page 10-1 in his Crucible opener to set up a Sunday clash with Ryan Day.
It comes as Judd Trump made his way to the quarter-finals after an impressive 13-7 win against Tom Ford.
But former champions Luca Brecel, Mark Selby and Mark Williams are all OUT - as is Chinese superstar Ding Junhui.
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David Gilbert 12-4 Robert Milkins
Gilbert records a century on his way to taking the twelfth frame.
Checks out on a 123.
And that's game over surely with an eight frame lead.
One frame needed for Gilbert when the two come back this evening.
You can read more on the moment Milkins threw his cue to the floor below.
Jak Jones 4-2 Si Jiahui
Jones restores his two frame cushion against Si.
Another frame would put him in the box seat.
David Gilbert 11-4 Robert Milkins
Gilbert makes no mistake after Milkins gave him the chance following a foul.
Looks like this could become a mauling.
David Gilbert 10-4 Robert Milkins
Milkins is really suffering with a neck injury that he was carrying coming into this.
He just gave away a foul to Gilbert as this game goes from bad to worse for him.
Jak Jones 3-2 Si Jiahui
Jones bounces back after two consecutive Si frames.
Could he go on to beat Si here - who came in to this game as favourite?
David Gilbert 10-4 Robert Milkins
Gilbert unlucky not to make a century there but a fine knock makes it 10-4.
David Gilbert 9-4 Robert Milkins
Milkins looking increasingly done with this match and his time at the Crucible.
He's thrown in the towel on frame 13 after deciding he needed too many snookers to come back.
He looks like he wants to get out of here with Gilbert requiring just one frame.
David Gilbert 8-4 Robert Milkins
Milkins has channelled his frustration well to win the next frame.
He's going to need to continue that if he's to go on and win this match.
Jak Jones 2-2 Si Jihui
Si has come back from two frames down now to match Jones strongly in the match.
He has the momentum to go on and win this now.
David Gilbert 8-4 Robert Milkins
A frustrated Milkins now trails 8-4 with the pundits speculating his anger is now affecting his game.
Milkins chucked his cue in disgust after missing a decent chance to pot.
7-4
David Gilbert has just thrown his cue away in disgust after missing an easy pot.
He's back up to play now after Gilbert failed to punish him.
Jak Jones 2-0 Si Jihui
The Welshman has made it 2-0 over on the other table.
Some good going against a feared opponent.
David Gilbert 7-4 Robert Milkins
Gilbert makes it 7-4,
He's playing some really attacking shots and not just going for safety.
A thriller for the Crucible crowd as Milkins is not out of this.
Jak Jones 1-0 Si Jihui
Jones takes the first frame in this one against Si, who has been tipped by many to provide a surprise in this tournament.
David Gilbert 6-4 Robert Milkins
The Milkman has pulled a frame back in this tie.
A really interesting match so far, with both players missing some crucial pots.
Could be any score at this point, a really topsy turvy game.
David Gilbert 6-3 Robert Milkins
Gilbert takes the first frame against the Milkman.
It's been a frustrating two sessions for Milkins who is kicking himself for missing some easy shots in this game.
Action kicking off at the Crucible
The early matches are getting underway at the Crucible.
David Gilbert takes on Robert Milkins and is currently 5-3 up.
Jak Jones also takes on Si Jiahui in their first session.
Order of play for The Crucible
As ever, there will be three sessions played today.
We'll be here to take you through all the updates, with the following matches all taking place today:
10am
David Gilbert 5-3 Robert Milkins
Jak Jones v Si Jiahui
2.30pm
Stephen Maguire v Shaun Murphy
Judd Trump 6-2 Tom Ford
7pm
David Gilbert v Robert Milkins
Jak Jones v Si Jiahui
Ronnie wants to be pampered
O'Sullivan has insisted that players are within their rights to consider any lucrative opportunities that come their way.
Speaking after his 10-1 win over Jackson Page, O'Sullivan said: "Every player has the right to do what they want to do. Each sportsman is a business, whether you like it or not and it’s just like any other job – if you get a better offer, you’re going to go.
"What is a better offer? For some people it might be a reduced schedule, it might be more money. Everyone has a different idea of what is right for them and everyone has the right to make that decision for themselves.
"I’ll go wherever I’m looked after and wherever I feel like I’m valued. For me, I just want to play snooker, I want to have fun, I want to be looked after and pampered. Anyone who wants to pamper me and look after me, I’m your man."
147s at the Crucible
Just 14 maximum breaks have occurred at the Crucible in the iconic venue's long history.
Kyren Wilson scored a stunning 147 in his tournament opener last year while Mark Selby became the first player to make a maximum break in a world final.
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry have made three 147s, with Cliff Thorburn, Jimmy White, Williams, Ali Carter, John Higgins and Neil Robertson the only others to have hit a maxi.
Today's action
- David Gilbert 5-3 Robert Milkins
- Jak Jones vs Jiahui Si
- Stephen Maguire vs Shaun Murphy
- Judd Trump 6-2 Tom Ford
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Judd looking to Trump opposition
Judd Trump is playing some good snooker but knows he will need to be at the top of his game to win snooker's biggest prize.
He has been there, done it and got the t-shirt but ever the perfectionist, he knows he needs to up his game.
Despite his dominance so far in the tournament, there have been errors which he will need to get out of his game for the latter rounds.
Credit: Getty Action has fans on edge of their seats
The World Snooker Championship never fails to deliver.
Fan favourite Ronnie O'Sullivan looks in good form following his first round demolition of Jackson Page 10-1.
He now plays another Welshman as he faces Ryan Day in the second round.
Credit: PA Order of play for The Crucible
As ever, there will be three sessions played today:
10am
David Gilbert 5-3 Robert Milkins
Jak Jones v Si Jiahui
2.30pm
Stephen Maguire v Shaun Murphy
Judd Trump 6-2 Tom Ford
7pm
David Gilbert v Robert Milkins
Jak Jones v Si Jiahui
Scot shows he's still 'Higgie top'
The former four-time world champion John Higgins is through to the second round of the World Snooker Championship.
He played well to win his game against Jamie Jones 10-6.
With plenty of big names going out already, Higgins will feel he has as much of a chance as anyone to win this tournament.
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