Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Williams - Discussion

[Ekphantos]

Well, since I in general find big breaks boring that is probably how I got the impression I only saw parts of their match though.

[dannyd0g]

Interesting match. As The Boss noted there has seemed to be some needle in this match at times; did anyone else notice MJW glaring at Ronnie at one point as he walked back to his seat. They both want this badly, no doubt about that. A bit of needle adds a bit of spice though.

As a Ronnie fan I was very worried when he was a frame or 2 down; he seemed to be going for mad shots, with no weighing of the risks as to what he would gain or loose if he missed. Ronnie is definately interested and does respect MJW as a player Im sure. I do find it worrying that he still plays mad shots at times even in this circumstance. Fortuantely he got away with it on the whole, and started playing sensibly again and manged to levell the match

Nice bit of messing around at the end from Ronnie doing an impression of Mark's under body shot. I think Even Mark found that funny.

[spike]

Why would there be any needle between the two of them? I thought the two of them made up some time ago now.

I didn't get to see hardly any of the first session, so had something happened then?

[Looki]

I don't think there's grudge between them. During the match they of course "hate" each other, especially when sitting in the chair watching the other clearing the table. But when they shook hands last evening at the end of the session I think they were both smiling.

[Monique]

Why would there be any needle between the two of them? I thought the two of them made up some time ago now.

I didn't get to see hardly any of the first session, so had something happened then?

I don't think there's grudge between them. During the match they of course "hate" each other, especially when sitting in the chair watching the other clearing the table. But when they shook hands last evening at the end of the session I think they were both smiling.

Nothing at ll happened and the get along well. Of course when they are at the table in a match like this one there is no space for friendship. Any player would be doomed if he let friendly feelings get in the way under the circumstances.

[Matthew01]

Nothing at ll happened and the get along well. Of course when they are at the table in a match like this one there is no space for friendship. Any player would be doomed if he let friendly feelings get in the way under the circumstances.

Theyre great friends now. Ronnie said in an interview prior to the match, he apparantely texted Mark to congratulate him on the China Open, he doesn't like Selby though, that's definite.

[Mr P]

Can't wait untill 2.30 when i can watch this match end! Completely 50/50 at the moment, both plays matching each other blow for blow aswell.

[Zawadi]

Can't wait untill 2.30 when i can watch this match end! Completely 50/50 at the moment, both plays matching each other blow for blow aswell.

DITTO
However, I'll have to wait until the highlights show 'cos I'm at work

Has MJW managed to put the shock frame loss out of his mind (the one where he was 70+ points in front with Ronnie needing 2 snookers)?

PS:
After being at the Cruicble to see 5 out of the 6 R1 sessions during the first weekend it's just not the same watching on TV :snooker:

[Looki]

Has MJW managed to put the shock frame loss out of his mind (the one where he was 70+ points in front with Ronnie needing 2 snookers)?

It was Hendry with Selby needing two snooker. Apparently he hasn't.

[magicman]

I think the quality of this match has been superior to any I've watched in a long time. At least the 2nd session was. It's fabulous to see Mark back to playing this kind of superb snooker, and Ronnie gets a buzz from competing against the very best. Long may it continue. What a shame this couldn't have been the final.

[hotpot]

Agree Magicman , this would have been the ideal final . I,m just worried that Mark may come out of the blocks a lit slow for some reason , i hope not ,hope the standard keeps up from both . .

[gettingbetter]

I hope he doesn't either. I would of been even more worried if it were to be a morning session.

Either way, it will nigh midnight when the match kicks off over here and I need to do a few things in the morning. I hope I'll wake up to the news that both Williams and Ding have won there matches.

[jw147]

I think ronnie can bounce off a few quick frames in succession this afternoon, and take control. i hope so anyway.

[FOXMULDER]

C'mon Ronnie! Do the business, son.

[DeanH]

Does anyone know the make/details of Mark Williams' cue? The chevrons are very impressive.