When does Ronnie O’Sullivan start his bid for an eighth title at the World Snooker Championship?

21 Apr 2026 • 4:10 PM MYT
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When does Ronnie O’Sullivan start his bid for an eighth title at the World Snooker Championship?

  • Ronnie O’Sullivan is competing in the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, aiming to win a record eighth world title.
  • He is currently tied with Stephen Hendry, having won his seventh title in 2022 against Judd Trump.
  • O’Sullivan will begin his campaign against Chinese debutant He Guoqiang in a best-of-19 frames match.
  • The first session of O'Sullivan's match is scheduled for Tuesday 21 April at 2.30pm, with the concluding session on Wednesday 22 April at the same time.
  • O'Sullivan has expressed confidence in his recent form, stating he has been "feeling alright" at the table after a period of poor play.

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