O'Sullivan fails in the World Cup semi-final-Zhao Xintong surprised!

O'Sullivan fails in the World Cup semi-final-Zhao Xintong surprised!

Sheffield, Vereinigtes Königreich - Ronnie O’Sullivan, the celebrated snooker genius and seven-time world champions, suffered an unexpected defeat at the Snooker World Cup in Sheffield. He lost in the semifinals against 28-year-old Zhao Xintong from China with 7:17. The outsider team from China has proven to be extremely strong in this exciting duel, which surprised the competitors and fans alike. With this defeat, O’Sullivan not only missed moving into the final, but also the possibility of emerging as the sole record holder of the modern era, a status that he shares with Stephen Hendry.

In the first session, the two players started 4: 4 at eye level, but in the second session O’Sullivan got out of rhythm and had to accept a bitter 0: 8 defeat, which finally sealed his departure. After the game, John Virgo, former snooker professional and now BBC commentator, praised the outstanding performance of Zhao Xintong and spoke of a possible wax release in the snooker.

O’Sullivans impressive career

Ronnie O’Sullivan, born on December 5, 1975, has proven to be dominant in the Snooker world since his professional debut in 1992. He holds numerous records, including most Masters and UK Championship titles, with a total of 23 triple crown titles. He won 41 ranking tournaments by 2025 - most in the history of the snooker. His first great success started in the early days of his career when he became the youngest player in 1993 at the age of 17 who won a ranking tournament.

o’sullivan is known for its dynamic style of play and is often referred to as "The Rocket". In addition, he also had to deal with personal challenges, including depression and difficulties in personal life. Despite these challenges, he managed to continue to play in competition, most recently with his seventh world championship title in 2022 when he was 46 years old. He showed in an impressive way that he can continue to compete with age by repeatedly breaking records and facing new challenges.

outlook for the final

After the semi -finals, Zhao Xintong will now meet the winner of the second semi -final between Judd Trump and Mark Williams, which will take place on Sunday and Monday. O’Sullivan's departure could possibly signal the beginning of a new era in the snooker if new talents enter the stage and fight for the titles.

The course of the World Cup remains exciting and the fans can look forward to an exciting finale, while they at the same time appreciate the impressive performance of Ronnie O’Sullivan - one of the biggest names in the Snooker, which is not only inspired with its records and their way of playing, but also influence future generations of sport.