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Ronnie O'Sullivan held off a Marco Fu fightback on a record day for snooker

O'Sullivan takes Hong Kong title in front of 9,000 fans

Ronnie O'Sullivan held off a spirited challenge from Marco Fu to win the Hong Kong Masters in front of a record crowd, seeing off the home hope 6-4 in Sunday's final.

Snooker • 09 Oct 22

Marco Fu delighted the home fans at the Hong Kong Coliseum

Marco Fu's maximum effort sets up O'Sullivan final

Home favourite Marco Fu compiled a maximum break in the deciding frame to sink John Higgins and reach the final of the Hong Kong Masters.

Snooker • 08 Oct 22

Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the World Grand Prix

O'Sullivan beaten by Fu at World Grand Prix

Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the Coral World Grand Prix at the first hurdle, losing 4-2 to Marco Fu at Cheltenham.

Snooker • 05 Feb 19

No upturn in Shaun Murphy's fortunes after this latest reverse

UK Open: Murphy crashes out as Bingham and Fu stroll on

Former champion Shaun Murphy suffered a shock 6-3 defeat to China's world number 124 Chen Feilong in the first round of the UK Championship in York.

Snooker • 28 Nov 18

Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I don't feel ill, I just feel dizzy.'

Rocket overcomes 'dizzy' spell to blitz outclassed Fu

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcame a dizzy spell to thrash Marco Fu 6-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Dafabet Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Snooker • 16 Jan 18

Hawkins books World Grand Prix final spot

Barry Hawkins has progressed to the final of the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix after overwhelming Liang Wenbo 6-1 but defending champion Shaun Murphy's reign is over.

Snooker • 10 Feb 17

Marco Fu's last ranking title came at the 2013 Australian Open

Fu triumphs at Scottish Open

Hong Kong's Marco Fu won eight consecutive frames to complete a remarkable 9-4 victory over home favourite John Higgins in the final of the Coral Scottish Open in Glasgow.

Snooker • 18 Dec 16

A mouthwatering UK decider is in prospect

Selby and O'Sullivan through to UK final

Mark Selby outwitted Shaun Murphy 6-2 in York to reach his third Betway UK Championship final and will meet five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan, who edged out Marco Fu in a terrific semi-final clash on Saturday evening.

Snooker • 03 Dec 16

World champion Mark Selby (left) has been put out of the Masters by Shaun Murphy (right)

Murphy holds off Selby fightback in the Masters

Shaun Murphy held his nerve in a gripping finish to knock world champion Mark Selby out of the Dafabet Masters.

Snooker • 11 Jan 15

Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed a 147 break on his way to victory over Matthew Selt

Ronnie O'Sullivan hits 147 on his way to victory

Kilkenny's David Morris exited snooker's UK Championship at the last 16 stage, losing 6-3 to Stephen Maguire, as Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Marco Fu all advanced to the quarter-finals.

Snooker • 05 Dec 14

Robertson on brink of landmark century

Neil Robertson moved to within one century of 100 for the season as he opened up a 9-7 lead over Mark Allen in an absorbing second-round contest at the World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 27 Apr 14