March 20, New Delhi – Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made professional snooker history on Friday by crafting the highest break ever of 153 at the World Open in China.
The 50-year-old Englishman achieved this feat against Ryan Day of Wales, securing his place in the semifinals in Yushan with a dominant 5-0 victory.
O’Sullivan, widely considered the best snooker player of all time, was aided by a free ball and started his break with the green, followed by an opening black.
He then racked up 15 reds, complemented by 13 further blacks and two pinks, before clearing the colours to achieve the remarkable record. The previous highest break was 148 by Jamie Burnett in 2004.
