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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-high snooker break of 153

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Ronnie O'Sullivan added another record to his vast collection by making the highest professional break in snooker with an incredible 153 at the World Open.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes history with record-breaking 153 at World Open

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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest-ever break of 153

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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes historic 153 break at the World Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the World Open in Yushan, China.

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Only one player has hit snooker's maximum 155 break on camera

Ronnie O'Sullivan has scored the highest-ever tournament break of 153 at the World Open - and there is only recorded evidence of one higher break. O'Sullivan potted a free ball and the black to score eight points during his World Open quarter-final against Ryan Day on Friday morning.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with 153 break at World Open

The 50-year-old achieved the feat after leaving Ryan Day in a snooker to begin the opening frame of their quarter-final and the Welshman’s failed escape attempt gave O’Sullivan a free ball. That allowed the seven-times world champion to start with a green followed by an opening black,