Ronnie O'Sullivan sees off debutant Gary Wilson
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Ronnie O'Sullivan held off a resolute Gary Wilson to reach the second round of the Betfred World Championship with a 10-7 win.
The Rocket faltered at 5-1 up in the opening session, to end with a 5-4 lead. However, both players produced some high quality snooker this afternoon in a fascinating clash.
Despite his exit, the potter from Tyneside has enjoyed a memorable World Championship campaign, making his second career 147 in qualifying and reaching the Crucible for the first time.
O'Sullivan clinched a record breaking seventh Masters title earlier this year with victory at Alexandra Palace and if he were to win at the Crucible it would see the 41-year-old draw level with Ray Reardon and Steve Davis on six world titles.
The pair went blow for blow in terms of big breaks this afternoon. At 6-4 down Wilson was the first to notch up a ton with a contribution of 100. Not to be outdone, the Rocket restored his two frame advantage with a sublime run of 124. Breaks of 74 and 83 then put him on the verge of victory at 9-5.
However, Wilson refused to back down, taking the 15th frame and then compiling a break of 103 to pull back within two. The Rocket wasn't to be denied his victory and punched the air with delight after a fine break of 90 secured the 10-7 win.
Wilson was clearly disappointed at the defeat, but was pleased to have put on a good showing on his Crucible debut.
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