O'Sullivan wins sixth world crown and record 37th ranking title
RESULT: Ronnie O'Sullivan 18-8 Kyren Wilson
Four-time champion John Higgins may not be involved over the weekend but he's still in line to pick up around £40,000 after making a superb 147 break in his second round defeat to Kurt Maflin.
Just watch this magnificent effort.
World Snooker Championship: 'Sensational' John Higgins makes 147 maximum break
O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
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Kevin: Not looking good for Wilson, anyone who has bought tickets for tonight's session might not be getting value for money.
Jimmy: Nobody should be writing Kyren off just yet. Appreciate a massive uphill battle from here but if he can stay at the table he still has a chance.
'O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
Not sure everyone quite agrees with Steve Davis' suggestion from 14:51...
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O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
O'Sullivan is looking more and more comfortable out there, more and more confident.
He'll sense that his opponent is starting to miss a couple. When you know that your opponent isn't going to pinch frames off you it makes you so much more comfortable.
O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
Kyren has cued beautifully. It was two mistakes from him with a missed pot and a positional shot.
At this level, those errors which are fundamental are dangerous for your opponent.
The margins are very small. It is not a complete rethink but perhaps he should get on the phone to Stephen (Hendry) for some advice on his positional play.
O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
That's not the scoreline Kyren wanted from those four frames. It's hard to see a way back for him now. He's had chances and not taken them.
Ronnie looks like he's just getting stronger.
O'Sullivan 13-8 Wilson
Long road back for Kyren Wilson from here.
He'll have some time to reflect and regroup at the mid-session interval.
Image source, Ronnie O'SullivanFrame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
Ken Doherty
1997 world champion on BBC Two
It's amazing. It's a completely different Ronnie O'Sullivan that we are seeing today.
Frame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
Ronnie O'Sullivan is moving through the gears...
This is much more like it. A break of 57 puts him 73 ahead with 67 remaining.
Kyren Wilson is coming back to the table though.
Frame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Well there's my answer.
I was questioning if he would be any good when he faced the first long shot. He couldn't have hit that any better.
Frame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the traps first again but breaks down on 16.
On his next visit to the table though he knocks in a glorious long red.
Just what you don't want to see if you are Kyren Wilson. This frame could be out of his reach in a few minutes.
Frame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
O'Sullivan was really struggling with his long game yesterday but so far today he just hasn't had to use it.
Frae 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
Kyren Wilson has just given Ronnie O'Sullivan the green light to go ahead and win this at a canter. It's just enough encouragement to your opponent.
O'Sullivan has just been given the sign that he can win this easily.
Frame 21: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
It was a kind of amateur shot that Kyren played on a black to just give himself a shot on a red next.
It handed the frame to Ronnie on a plate
Frame 20: O'Sullivan 12-8 Wilson
What a big miss from Kyren Wilson. Ronnie O'Sullivan puts another frame on the board with a clearance of 61.
Brilliant response.
Frame 20: O'Sullivan 11-8 WIlson
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Wilson is under the most pressure he is ever going to be under playing snooker.
That's why the importance of cue ball control is absolutely paramount.
Frame 20: O'Sullivan 11-8 Wilson
What. A. Shot. Kyren Wilson goes through the eye of a needle to drop a red into the middle after Ronnie O'Sullivan's safety had found the pack.
Exceptional. Can he now turn this into a frame-winning chance?
No. A mid-range red wobbles in the jaws. Break over on 29.
Easy starter for Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Frame 20: O'Sullivan 11-8 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
They can see the end is in sight. Both players seem more alert and more up for it today.
Frame 20: O'Sullivan 11-8 Wilson
That's crafty. Kyren Wilson drops the white in behind the blue to put Ronnie O'Sullivan in trouble.
Some really good stuff from both players.