Snooker gods did right thing : O Sullivan s seventh title bid ended by McGill
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Defending champion Ronnie O Sullivan had his hopes of a record-equalling seventh world title shattered in the second round by Anthony McGill on Friday and admitted: The snooker gods did the right thing .
McGill triumphed 13-12 in the final frame at the Crucible in Sheffield after O Sullivan had fought back from 10-5 down to lead 11-10 and then 12-11.
The Scottish player, ranked 16 and who was a semi-finalist in the last world championship, held his nerve with an 85-point clearance in the decider.
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The Australian, leading 9-7 overnight, produced breaks of 126, 87 and 70 as he wrapped up a 13-9 second round victory.
Robertson has only reached the semi-finals once since winning his only world title in 2010 – but he has looked in good form in Sheffield this year.
World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O Sullivan in trouble against Anthony McGill at Crucible
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Ronnie O Sullivan s quest for a seventh World Championship title is in danger of ending in the second round after a sensational display by Anthony McGill saw the Scot build a shock 10-6 lead.
McGill, the world number 16, played near flawless snooker as breaks of 71, 126 and 89 helped win the first four frames of session two to go 8-4 up.
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