Ronnie O'Sullivan Eliminated from China Open by Noppon Saengkham
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been eliminated from the China Open after losing 6-4 to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham in the second round. This marks another early exit for the seven-time world champion in the current season.
Key takeaways
- Ronnie O'Sullivan lost 6-4 to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open.
- Saengkham, the world number 45, has now defeated O'Sullivan in back-to-back matches.
- The defeat adds to O'Sullivan's string of early exits this season.
- Wu Yize, the world champion, was also eliminated in the same round.
What Happened
Ronnie O'Sullivan was defeated 6-4 by Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open. The match saw O'Sullivan, a two-time winner of the tournament, take an early 3-1 lead before Saengkham, ranked 45th in the world, won four consecutive frames. O'Sullivan managed to reduce the deficit to 5-4, but Saengkham secured the victory.
This second-round exit follows O'Sullivan's departure from the Shanghai Masters last month.
Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan lost to Noppon Saengkham 6-4 in the second round of the China Open.
- O'Sullivan had previously beaten Jackson Page 6-2 in the first round.
- Noppon Saengkham is ranked 45th in the world and has now defeated O'Sullivan in two consecutive matches.
- World champion Wu Yize also exited the tournament, losing 6-2 to David Gilbert.
- Shaun Murphy advanced to face Saengkham after defeating Xiao Guodong 6-2.
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