Ronnie O'Sullivan was highly amused by his eccentric opponent Dechawat Poomjaeng - comparing him to Mr Bean and tipping him for a future career in comedy.
Seven-time world champion O'Sullivan overturned a two-frame deficit against the charismatic Thai player to win 4-2 in the English Open on Wednesday. The Rocket rallied to claim four straight frames against Poomjaeng to set up a third round match against Martin Gould at his home tournament in Brentwood.
The world No.1 had breaks of 61, 69, 104 and 76 as he turned on the style in a match that had supporters in the Brentwood Centre entertained and dumbfounded in equal measure. O'Sullivan did not take the clash too seriously as he laughed with his opponent during an extraordinary first two frames. The duo both shared bizarre shot selections and outrageous flukes in crazy opening exchanges.
