Ronnie O'Sullivan has stormed into the final of the World Seniors Championship on his debut appearance at the tournament. The 50-year-old defeated Ken Doherty, Peter Lines and Robert Milkins to set up a best-of-19 showdown with Joe Perry on Sunday afternoon.
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has backed Neil Robertson's calls to prohibit the Triangle Chalk used by O'Sullivan. Speaking on his YouTube show, Hendry said: 'I think it spoils the game as a spectacle. I do think there's a slight call, possibly, for it to be banned.' He noted that players like John Higgins had to constantly clean the cue ball and wipe the table when facing O'Sullivan.
Robert Milkins, who lost 7-5 to O'Sullivan in the semi-finals, admitted he has 'disrespected the game for too long.' He said: 'Ronnie scares the hell out of me always. I respect Ron. No other player does that to me. It is bad enough playing him when you are playing well. But when you are struggling, you've got no chance.'
Meanwhile, reigning champion Alfie Burden criticised the decision to move his opening match to a practice room due to a table issue. He lost 4-0 to Igor Figueredo and said he was 'heartbroken' and 'in a state of shock.' Burden revealed his request to delay the match until the next morning was flatly refused.
