Snooker gods did right thing : O Sullivan s seventh title bid ended by McGill
Issued on: Anthony McGill stunned Ronnie O Sullivan PAUL ELLIS AFP/File 3 min
London (AFP)
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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