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Ronnie O'Sullivan Aims for Eighth World Snooker Title at 50

4/18/2026

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O'Sullivan Pursues Eighth

Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time World Snooker Champion, is pursuing an eighth World Snooker Championship title at age 50.
He won his first World Snooker Championship in 2001.
He has seven World Championship titles, matching Stephen Hendry's 1990s record.
He is the oldest Crucible finalist at 46, with a 153 break recorded at the World Open in China.
Shaun Murphy, a former world champion, praised O'Sullivan and called eight titles incredible.

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O'Sullivan Targets Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the snooker player, will commute from Dublin to compete in the World Snooker Championship for tax benefits.
The tournament starts on April 15 at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
O'Sullivan won the John Virgo Trophy, defeating John Higgins 6-0, and voiced renewed confidence.
He seeks an eighth World Championship title despite recent struggles, while Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong hold the last two titles.

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O'Sullivan Pursues Eighth

Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time World Snooker Champion, is pursuing an eighth World Snooker Championship title at age 50.
He won his first World Snooker Championship in 2001.
He has seven World Championship titles, matching Stephen Hendry's 1990s record.
He is the oldest Crucible finalist at 46, with a 153 break recorded at the World Open in China.
Shaun Murphy, a former world champion, praised O'Sullivan and called eight titles incredible.

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