Straight after the match Xintong went to Ronnie’s dressing room. He thanked him for his help and support, without which he wouldn’t have got to the final so quickly. Xintong 🔥 Ronnie

We’ve said it all a million times but it remains astonishing. More than 18 million viewers watched the climax of that 1985 final after midnight on BBC Two. That could have been 25 million on BBC One. Just an incredible part of the folklore of this sport. #Snooker

ZHAO XINTONG IS THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! 🏆 #HaloWorldChampionship

OH MY GOD 😳🤯😲

Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen on winning a magnificent 7th #NorwayChess title after a stunning final round!

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-1️⃣ Kyren Wilson What a steal! Kyren was a big favourite in the frame with Ronnie needing 2 snookers, the Rocket made a break of 30 and put Kyren in a snooker which he missed and left a free ball. Ronnie stepped in a break of 39 to steal the frame!

Gutsy comeback win for Ronnie O’Sullivan in Saudi, 5-2 down to Chang Bingyu and wins 6-5. That man’s scrapping ability will forever be underrated. And there’s something so special about a proper do or die shot. This is a classic example. Pictures from TNT Sports #Snooker

What more can you say about the GOAT Ronnie O’Sullivan ?! Two maximum breaks in a best of 11 match. Absolutely unbelievable by the rocket 🚀 He does what Jackson Page did at the World qualifiers & wins £147k 💰 CLASS IS PERMANENT 🔥

HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!! Ronnie O'Sullivan has made two 147s in a single match in Jeddah 🤯 #BattleOnTheBaize Saudibilliards

THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS! Ronnie O'Sullivan with his second 147 of the night! 🚀

We waited 7 years for a 147 from Ronnie and just like London buses 2 come at once! 🚀

THIS IS NOT A REPOST Ronnie O’Sullivan’s SECOND 147 of the night vs Chris Wakelin 🤯 He waited seven years for his 16th max… He waited TWO HOURS for his 17th!!! #BattleOnTheBaize

Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the few British sportspeople who could deflect attention away from a Premier League game.

5-0 in just over an hour 😳⏰ Ronnie O'Sullivan with a magical display at the Xi'an Grand Prix! 🚀

Jack Lisowski wins the Northern Ireland Open with a 9-8 victory over Judd Trump in an emotional, dramatic final. Brilliantly intense battle. Not always the highest quality, but couldn't take your eyes off it. Finally gets a title on the board after 15 years on tour. Amazing.

Jack Lisowski beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 after a mental decider. Both missed a boatload of chances, but Jackpot pinches it. Huge win for him. Lisowski had never beaten the Rocket before, losing 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 5-2 in their four previous meetings. Jak Jones or Hawkins next.

Zhao Xintong is guest of honour at Manchester City’s game in the Champions League tonight. He is interviewed about his support of Manchester City and snooker . His trophy is proudly displayed 🏆🏆

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Little did we know that this would the last ever words JV would say behind the mic! 😭

Finished my match to get the news that JV has passed away. Love to Rosie, Brooke and Gary. Such a great mate who I loved spending time with, absolutely gutted.