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O'Sullivan wins in opening round of Shanghai Masters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:59 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

O'Sullivan wins in opening round of Shanghai Masters
Summary

Ronnie O'Sullivan opened the new snooker season with a 6-1 victory over Liu Linhao in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. The match marked O'Sullivan's first major event of the 2026-27 season, where he demonstrated strong performance with four breaks over 50. He will face defending champion Kyren Wilson in the last 16 on Tuesday. The tournament also saw an early exit for Mark Selby, who lost to Zhou Yuelong 6-5 after being ahead in the match. Barry Hawkins and Chris Wakelin also advanced to the next round.

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  • •O'Sullivan beat Liu Linhao 6-1 in Shanghai.
  • •He made four breaks of over 50 in the match.
  • •O'Sullivan will face Kyren Wilson next.
  • •Mark Selby lost 6-5 to Zhou Yuelong.
  • •Barry Hawkins and Chris Wakelin also advanced.
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  • 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — O'Sullivan makes winning start to season in Shanghai
  • 4:59 PMBBC Sport — O'Sullivan makes winning start to season in Shanghai
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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a comfortable start to the new snooker season as he wins in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a comfortable start to the new snooker season as he wins in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.

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