Red-hot Ronnie O’Sullivan makes flying start in bid for sixth world title

His clash with Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh was between the two fastest players on the circuit

Ronnie O’Sullivan File Photo

Ronnie O’Sullivan required just one hour and 22 minutes to establish an 8-1 overnight lead against Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh as their eagerly-anticipated first-round clash turned into a one-man rampage.

The match between the two fastest players on the circuit saw O’Sullivan begin his World Championship campaign by blasting seven breaks over 50, including two centuries, and record an average shot-time for the session of just 13.41 seconds.