Ronnie O’Sullivan frustrated despite level quarter-final with Stuart Bingham at World Championship

In a thrilling day of snooker action at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Ronnie O’Sullivan found himself struggling to settle early on in his World Championship quarter-final match against Stuart Bingham. Despite coming from 3-1 down to end the opening session level at 4-4, the seven-time world champion missed several uncharacteristic pots and showed signs of frustration by rapping his cue against the table.

Bingham, the winner in 2015, made four half-century breaks, while O’Sullivan managed two half-century breaks and the only century of the match in the fifth frame with a wonderful break of 116. The match was finely poised as both players showcased their skills on the green baize.

In another quarter-final match, four-time champion John Higgins staged a remarkable comeback from a 4-0 deficit to trail Kyren Wilson 5-3. Wilson, the 2020 finalist, initially dominated the tactical exchanges but Higgins responded in fine fashion by compiling his 994th career century with a sublime 129.

Meanwhile, world number two Judd Trump and Jak Jones finished their hard-fought opening session tied at 4-4, while David Gilbert established a commanding 7-1 lead over Stephen Maguire with impressive breaks of 83, 110, and 130.

As the action continues at the Crucible, fans can expect more drama and excitement as the world’s best snooker players battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for more updates on the World Snooker Championship.