Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with highest ever break after hitting 153 at World Open
Ronnie O’Sullivan overtakes Jamie Burnett’s record for the highest break on the World Snooker Tour by hitting a 153 in his quarter-final win over Ryan Day at the World Open in China.
Last Updated: 20/03/26 8:38am
Ronnie O’Sullivan made more snooker history
Ronnie O’Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the World Open in China.
The 50-year-old achieved the feat after leaving quarter-final opponent Ryan Day in a snooker at the start of the opening frame, with the Welshman’s failed attempt to get out of it handed O’Sullivan a free ball.
That allowed the seven-time world champion to commence his break with the green, followed by his opening black to put him on eight points before even beginning on the reds.
O’Sullivan then reeled off the 15 reds, accompanied by 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing up the colours to land a record-breaking 153.
His rapid start paved the way for a dominant 5-0 victory as O’Sullivan stormed into the semi-finals in China.
O’Sullivan is seeking to win his first ranking event on the world tour since beating Judd Trump 10-7 in the World Grand Prix final in January 2024.
The former world No 1 had reached the quarter-finals with wins over Matthew Selt and Shaun Murphy.
Jamie Burnett previously held the World Snooker Tour record with his 148 break in UK Championship qualifying back in 2004.