Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan cemented his status as the sport's greatest innovator Friday by achieving the first 153 break in professional history during the World Open semifinal qualifiers in east China's Jiangxi Province. The English seven-time world champion delivered a masterclass, whitewashing Ryan Day 5-0 while rewriting the record books in Shangrao.
The unprecedented break came in the opening frame, surpassing Scotland's Jamie Burnett's 148-point benchmark set in 2004. At 50 years old, O'Sullivan continues redefining snooker's limits, telling reporters: "I feel blessed to achieve these things. Long after I'm gone, people will remember this moment."
Tournament organizers confirmed the break sets a new WST standard, with the crowd's roaring approval echoing through the Jiangxi venue. The World Open continues through Sunday, with O'Sullivan now advancing to Saturday's semifinal round.
