Ronnie O'Sullivan has made history by scoring the highest break ever recorded in professional snooker, a 153, during the World Open in Yushan, China. The 50-year-old achieved the feat in the opening frame of his quarter-final match against Ryan Day.
The record break began when O'Sullivan left Day in a snooker, and the Welshman's failed escape attempt gave O'Sullivan a free ball. He took advantage by potting a green followed by a black, scoring eight points before starting on the reds.
O'Sullivan then potted 15 reds, accompanied by 13 blacks and two pinks, before clearing the colours to reach 153. This surpasses the previous professional record of 148 set by Jamie Burnett in 2004. The highest possible break in snooker is 155.
O'Sullivan, who holds the record for the most maximum 147 breaks with 17, expressed his delight on Instagram, thanking fans for their support. His rapid start led to a dominant 5-0 victory, propelling him into the semi-finals.
