Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan made history by achieving a record-breaking 153 break in a professional snooker match against Ryan Day. O’Sullivan, known as ‘The Rocket,’ showcased exceptional form at the World Open in Yushan, China. This remarkable feat occurred during the quarter-final clash with Day, where O’Sullivan outperformed his opponents Matthew Selt and Shaun Murphy.
During the opening frame against Day, O’Sullivan demonstrated his skill by executing a flawless 16-red clearance, resulting in a sensational break of 153. This remarkable performance surpassed the previous record of 148 set by Jamie Burnett. Despite coming close to a total maximum break of 155, O’Sullivan had to settle for the pink ball due to a slight miscalculation.
The audience witnessed O’Sullivan’s composure as he potted the final black ball to reach the historic 153 break. Day graciously acknowledged O’Sullivan’s achievement, applauding his rival for the remarkable performance. Commentators and fans alike were astounded by O’Sullivan’s incredible display of skill and precision on the table.
This groundbreaking achievement by O’Sullivan shattered the previous record for the highest professional break in snooker. With a commanding performance, O’Sullivan is on track to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the World Open, leading 4-0 against world No.36 Day. The 2025/26 season, which initially posed challenges for O’Sullivan, has now taken a positive turn with this extraordinary feat.