Nanjing, Nov. 5 -- Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was eliminated from the 2025 World Snooker Tour International Championship, losing 6-5 to Jack Lisowski in the round of 32.
Since winning the Northern Ireland Open in October, Lisowski has seen a significant boost in confidence. In an intense match against "the Rocket," the first session ended tied 2-2 on Tuesday.
After the interval, both players produced a series of high breaks. Lisowski moved ahead to secure the match point at 5-3. O'Sullivan fought back by taking two consecutive frames to force a decider. In the final frame, Lisowski potted a crucial brown ball to clinch a dramatic 6-5 victory and a place in the last 16.
"It was a very close game," Lisowski said. "I would ...