Ronnie O Sullivan v Neil Robertson - Quarter Final

[Masterdoctorgenius]

not only the match against selby but also the matches agains allen(2009) and higgins (2011) he was well poised but for a reason cracked under the pressure

surely robertson cant play anything worse than that like higgins got out in the second session 8-8 after being 5-8 down and playing bad. ronnie paid for the carelessnees in the evening session.

he is a good pressure player and can gear up if needed like against murphy last year after missing two golden chances to win only to make a good steal in the next frame.

but against certain player such as higgins and selby he misses shots he wouldnt normally.

[Ronnie's tip]

Don't have the time to read through today's discussion, but has anyone else noticed this session has taken almost the same pattern to O'Sullivan's match with Selby two years ago? Selby also battled to limit his losses in the last couple of frames, then really pushed on in the evening and prevailed when the pressure was on.

I think there is every chance something similar happens tonight, although Robertson has certainly struggled more than expected, so he only has an hour to rediscover his form now. But I also think O'Sullivan is better prepared for a possible comeback this time. Should be a cracking final session!

Similar to Higgins/O'Sullivan last year. I think Ronnie had a 2 frame advantage at one point, but it should have been a 4 or 5 frame lead. In the end Higgins came back and won.

Coincidence? I don't think so. The last two years Ronnie has lost in the 1/4 finals due to a poor performance in the final session. Last year it was 9-9 and Ronnie ended up losing 13-10 I think. edit: actually, ROS was winning 8-5 apparently at one point.

Against Mark Selby, Ronnie was 9-5 up and ended up losing 13-11.

[Masterdoctorgenius]

quite match ups didnt suit ronnie like selby, higgins

still fancy him against neil if he puts the needed effort in.
win the first mini session ideall 4-0 or 3-1

[Ronnie's tip]

I noticed that in that session, Ronnie gave up when needing 2 snookers on 2 different occasions. Normally in this tournament he's been coming back to the table in that situation. I think Robertson slowing down the match definitely affected Ronnie.

First frame tonight is obviously massive. 10-7 or 9-8.

[doorag]

Before the session started I wouldnt have dreamed ROS end up being 9-7 in front and I dont think he would have either.

New session tonight, new circumstances. Wouldnt be surprised if we got quality snooker tonight after a bit of a sloppy session. Ron edges it 13-11 is my guess.

[Ronnie's tip]

My original prediction was 13-11 to Robertson. I'm sticking with that.

[Masterdoctorgenius]

i say 13-8 ronnie

[jw147]

Robertson slowed the match down bigtime in last 2 frames, fingers crossed ronnie can get through to the 1 table set up, i wana watch more snooker over the weekend....wont be watching any more of the event if he goes out.

[LittleMissAlexa]

quite match ups didnt suit ronnie like selby, higgins

still fancy him against neil if he puts the needed effort in.
win the first mini session ideall 4-0 or 3-1

4-0 isnt a mini session will be the whole session

[montoya10]

Robertson not looking good enough to win. But O'Sullivan may dig even deeper than him.

Hopefully Ronnie doesn't look like he cares more about the end of the match coming rather than the result.

[LittleMissAlexa]

Robertson not looking good enough to win. But O'Sullivan may dig even deeper than him.

Hopefully Ronnie doesn't look like he cares more about the end of the match coming rather than the result.

Ronnie's not playing well unless hes banging in tons i think if he starts with a ton he will win the sesh 4-0

[montoya10]

Ronnie's not playing well unless hes banging in tons i think if he starts with a ton he will win the sesh 4-0

He won a session that could have easily lost against any other opponent, maybe even against a qualifier.
Unless all of a sudden he decides to bring a higher gear, Robertson is my favorite to win, albeit by a very slim margin.

[gazza147]

Ronnie will Win Tonight dont worry he will put the Pedal down now knowing he needs 4 Frames to win, He got alittle slack going into the end of that session i think as he won 6 frames on the trot and thought push the boat out abit and he wont be happy robertson winning last 2 frames at all.

C'mon Ronnie I say 13-8 or 13-9 to Ronnie.

[stephenm2682]

i agree, it was a great result for ronnie still, he would of been hoping for 8-8 at the best, and now tonight, 2-2 in the first mini session would be a bonus as well.

[daffie]

Well, I for one will not be watching the final session between ROS and NR tonight...I'll be taping it to watch later on tomorrow morning probably. Who knows...it might all be done with in no-time.

No...I'll be watching what will promise to be a great final session between rookie Jamie Jones and Ali Carter. At 7-9 and both players very very driven to get to the semis, this has the makings of a very tight and suspenseful finish. Can't wait...