Ronnie O'Sullivan was eliminated by John Higgins in the second round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, ending his bid for an eighth world title. The Rocket had earlier silenced doubters with a commanding 10-2 victory over He Guoqiang in the opening round.
O'Sullivan, who is level with Stephen Hendry on seven world titles, had been aiming to become the most successful player in the modern era at the Crucible. Despite missing much of the season, the 50-year-old showed fine form in his first match, demonstrating why he remains a huge fan favourite.
His second-round match against John Higgins was scheduled to start on Saturday 25 April and conclude on Monday 27 April. However, Higgins proved too strong, ending O'Sullivan's hopes of further glory.
