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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches another Crucible semi-final after seeing off Si Jiahui

Ronnie O’Sullivan withstood a fine fightback to sink Si Jiahui (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

The seven-time champion twice saw his 22-year-old opponent pull back to within two frames, but held his nerve and a break to black of 76 confirmed his 14th appearance in the Crucible’s last four.

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