Ronnie O'Sullivan's BEST Snooker Performance of All Time v Ding Junhui | 2024 World Grand Prix
Ronnie O'Sullivan arguable delivered the best performance of his life against Ding Junhui in the Semi-Final of the 2024 Snooker World Grand Prix. Ken Doherty said this is the best session of snooker that he has ever seen. It's like snooker from the Gods!
Sit back and enjoy this snooker genius who delivers this blistering performance.
Match result - Ronnie O'Sullivan 6 - 1 Ding Junhui
Match date - 20th January 2024
Venue - Morningside Arena - Leicester
Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses through to the FINAL with a match against Judd Trump on the 21st January 2024
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Well, that sucks! Your editing is top notch. Damn.
There always picking on the little guys, you'll figure it out pal.
That sucks, man. You did great work.
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A lot of love went into the editing of this video. Highly appreciated!
The full version would have been better.
@@JOHN-tk6vl I'm sure there is full version available. Maybe you should watch it instead of expressing your opinions here that no one cares about.
@@JOHN-tk6vl - even by the internet's low standards, that reads like the typing of an immense bellend
Snooker is way more entertaining at this fast pace. That's why people love watching Ronnie.
He's playing a different game to everybody else. His talent at 48 is staggering. Hendry is right...he is a genius
I've heard that expression before, and it still fits! When Ronnie is at his best, his reading of the scattered balls and how to go about potting each one truly is a thing of beauty! There is only ONE Rocket!
Stephen Hendry said without Ronnie Snooker Tournament is not the same.
@@ayubmatadar1136 That is a fair point. How many less people attend or watch when Ronnie is out? Curious the comparison.
The Jimi Hendrix of snooker
@@Ogma3bandcamp Well said 👏👏
Excellent editing and nice touch keeping the flow of the commentary!
Much appreciated!
i wanted to say the same thing. The editing is second only to ronnies performance !!! thank you @snooker fan zone
@@pkgnitt You're welcome!
Phil Yates, the only thing wrong with this film. Ruins any game he commentates on
Really? We disagree. I can't watch this with all the cuts between shots. It's like watching highlights of a cricket match! You miss the deliberation and real pace of the break...
For me he's Britain's greatest living sportsman. Make the most of watching him still playing. Because when he does retire snooker will go very dull.
Couldn't agree more! What a thrill be still watching him after all these years!
Ding and Trump will keep it relevant
Steven Hendry Said without Ronnie Snooker Tournament is NOT the same.
Amen. It's a shame he's not given the respect and wider notoriety he deserves. Mo Farah, or some Olympic Gold winning British cyclist or Lewis Hamilton get more elevation and respect, but when was Ronnie on a chat show with Graham Norton or Jonathan Ross? He's up there with Andy Murray and Lewis Hamilton and Beckham etc in my books. What a man! What a living Ledend!
@@WhyMoiDo you honestly think O'sullivan is into the mainstream bollox of guest shows like Norton and Co!? He's not mainstream at all! He despises that sort of circus. All the right people really know his talent and worth and it will show the most when he's left the game sadly. He's a true ONE OFF.
I was there at this match and was smiling the whole session unbelievable performance go on the rocket!!
You're one lucky person to have been there!
He wasn't, he's just storytelling.
Could've been, think I recognise him by his av as spotted him in the crowd.
He was focused, undistracted, motivated, ruthless. What a player
All that's left to be said is THANKS for putting this out there for us.
When you hear the reverence that someone the level of Stephen Hendry has for how Ronnie is playing, it just underscores how amazing Ronnie is. If anyone personified the title Master, it's Ronnie. That last pink at the end... Oh my GOD... =) I nearly died. Unbelievable.
“We’re gonna need a bigger table.” 😂
It's incredible how easy he makes it look
Yep, when Hendry--one of the greatest of all time--sends out platitudes like that (paraphrasing: I could pot a few balls but could never play like this) that is pure class. This was Ronnie in top gear. If you've been watching him for a long time you know when he has his eye in and enjoys it. Yes, balls are clearly being potted, but when he's in the zone, he strokes the cue, minimal addressing and glides around the table (much like his earlier hero Joe Davis) and rarely misses. About as good as the game of snooker has ever been played. A similar match was Ronnie v Rickie Walkden at Masters 2014. Almost 10 years ago and he is still the man to beat. Ridiculous. Also nice to see Jan Verhaas reffing. This fine dude actually hails as a ref from about when Ronnie turned pro. An adonis of a man back in those days and still has a big presence. Have a look for early 90s footage.
I came to the comments specifically to find the one about the last pink! That was special
In my early teens, I used to watch snooker with my grandpa. We would watch Stephen Hendry and be amazed at the level he would achieve, the ice cold, killer instinct. We even got to see early Ronnie, and back then he was already something special. After all these years, I try to keep up with the game because it feels comfortable and calm. I wish he could have seen THIS. Thanks a lot for the edit
Is this the greatest snooker ever played? Almost perfection.
Excellent performance, matched with superb editing. I know for a fact that myself and many other snooker fans greatly appreciate the hours of effort these kind of videos take to produce. You and Cesar are the top snooker channels on KZhead in my humble opinion!
Thank you, that really means a lot. To be put right up there with Cesar is a great honour. Hopefully more to come in the future including some exhibition and fan footage 👍
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We should all bow down too the greatest ever snooker player , sir Ronnie O Sullivan
I missed this match.Heard it was epic, and this was the perfect edit of the best player of snooker. Thanks for the great watch.
You're welcome, thanks for watching. It was a great match
I've been watching Ronnie since he started in the game & this was as good as I've ever seen him. Ridiculously good, even more so considering his age now.
@@dylanmace2851 God, he's not old lol
@@milleniumsaucer8978Seeing as I'm 7 years older than him I'd definitely agree...haha. I meant in snooker terms, no other player in history has ever maintained this standard as they got older.
Thank you for uploading short format 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You're welcome, it took about 3 hours to edit so I hope it makes the viewing better 👍
@@SnookerFanZoneYour efforts are much appreciated. Keep it up
Very enjoyable, and what a performance by Ronnie. Unparalleled
Thank you for these!!
@@SnookerFanZone hope the ad revenue is compensating you appropriately :-)), since we (the viewers) do not.
Great vid of the snooker GOAT, thank you for putting the time in to make and upload this
No problem, I wanted to do that performance justice
Gotta love Ding. Even manages a proper smile of appreciation at the end. Respect 👌👍
Ding is such a legend too. You can't have an epic battle without a worthy opponent.
...indeed, and Ding is very worthy...but any opponent can sit in the chair watching Ronnie and dream of 'epic battles'...cheers,
ding is a top 3 player I don't know how he hasn't won more
ding is a top 3 player I don't know how he hasn't won more
ding is a top 3 player I don't know how he hasn't won more
ding is a top 3 player I don't know how he hasn't won more
American snooker player here. The fact he's doing this at 48 puts the icing on the cake for me. I'm 47 and have played since my mid teens, but had a long break in between. For you middle-aged chaps, don't think it's downhill from here, my game has improved the past few years by having more confidence, sharpening fundamentals, and focusing on proper tempo. I'm not quite at the level I was in my 20's, but I'm heading in that direction. Focusing on my tempo and cue delivery has made the biggest difference.
@@jeanmarshfan you're right but unfortunately not that type of break, more like over a decade.
I can 100% relate to this. I played from mid teens also. Got pretty good late teens into early 20s...missed a pink for my first century and made regular 40s 50s 60s 70s etc then I had children and had a 20yr gap. I have been back playing the last two years and I'm playing the best snooker of my life. Strange because I'm also dealing with health issues which I feel if weren't there ide be even more consistent. I feel like maturity is helping me this time around. I'm playing the game different, not just relying on my potting ability but playing the game correctly, picking the right shots and positional play is alp round better than when I was young. I missed a black for a 79 clearance just last week. Make 40 50 breaks regularly now. My dream has always been to make a century! It would be so cool to get my name ingraved on the century placard in my snooker club along with all the other great players that are from my area and there are a few. Just love the game, always did. Watching Ronnie at his best is something else. You can also learn a lot from this footage! If you really study how he goes about his game with shot choice etc I feel u can pick up some very valuable info. Just like a boxer studying the art of boxing....it is an art from you know, snooker that is. Keep going fella🎱💫💯💥
@@taff6987 I consistently make 30-50's breaks and have made one century, but it was in a cricket game so obviously I don't count it. Hope your health improves very soon ✌🏻
Wow! For you guys who are pool players and tuned into this video and you don't understand snooker, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU JUST WITNESSED! This was a masterpiece performance, I doubt, ever to be duplicated even by Ronnie O'Sullivan. For those of us who can be considered great pool shooters, making those long shots time after time after time on a snooker table cannot be fully appreciated until you try them yourself. Then, you will truly understand WHAT YOU JUST WITNESSED. And, a big thank you to the commentators for making the video even more exciting and enjoyable.
❤exactly well said and well OBSERVED.
Should see Ronnie playing 9 ball. Funnily enough, I was watching it last night with the young Ronnie playing the likes of Earl Strickland, a hall of famer in his own right. And who doesn't know who Mike Massey is! Ronnie was amazing to watch, and the commentators were saying that he could easily take up the sport in America instead of snooker. 9 ball is my game. Love snooker, but pool is awesome. Ps also check out Mark Selby playing English 8 ball pool! Especially loved watching him play Darren Appleton. That was a phenomenal match!
I watched this match live, I was absolutely mindblown every second of it!
Even just by the sound of Ronnie's shots it is apparent that he is in the ZEN spot of the game
My thoughts exactly 💯
I've watched Ronnie since the 90's, and this was absolutely his best performance ever for me
Yes, an amazing 4 centuries to win 6 to 1
You've done well to get this edited and uploaded in quick order ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Magical snooker by The Rocket. Great announcing and terrific editing as mentioned before. We are all lucky to see this from all over the world, even here in the non-snooker playing US.
This video will be enjoyed for years to come. A reference perhaps, to the greatest player ever performing at his best. Thank you for the upload. It's was a pleasure to watch 👍
hearing Hendry grooming Ronnie with such sincerity, it's unbelieveable :D
isn't that alan mcmanus?
@@colorippleMcManus was on during the first session and then Hendry was on in the final session
Hendry: "I used to be quite good at snooker myself" lmao ...
Thank you so much for this. Ronnie is a phenomenon.
Absolutely breathtaking!! Greatest British athlete of all time by a country mile
Thanks you so much for bringing us this outstanding performance. I really appreciated your editing which managed not to cut the commentaries in the middle of a sentence as it is unfortunately usually the case in lots of snooker videos.
Thanks, your feedback is really appreciated. I try to keep the flow on point with the commentary although it is a painstaking process, I'm glad it creates a good viewing experience 😃
@@SnookerFanZone It does indeed, your efforts are duly noted and appreciated - subscribed, of course!
@@MetteC5 Thank you 👍
Unbelievable excellent play by Ronnie in this match. When he is on like this he is untouchable. A true master of the game and simply the GOAT !!!
Ronnie O'Sullivan's Best Performance of 2024! What matches happen once a season! Bravo Ronnie! 👏👏👏👋Thanks to the author of the channel for the quality dubbing! Subscription!
Wow.... just wow... we all know how exceptional Ronnie is, but that was something else!!
That was an unbelievable performance! I have seen this man play at such a high standard many many times, but this was just another level of long potting and break building! He keeps getting better and better somehow
Higgins performance was better a couple of years ago.
Well , just normal Ronnie session. It's actually not that special. To be honest, I have seen better sessions by him. In one match of best of 11, he scored 5 centuries against Ricky Walden.
@@rolandcraig8091не было такого
@@rolandcraig8091Was only 1 century in that game
I don't have the time to watch full games of snooker so usually catch up with the cut version's which ain't always the best, but got to say the editing on this made it so comfortable to watch. Great video of the great player 👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
All done in a pair of trainers… simple walk in the park and didn’t get out of first gear. Absolute Genius.
i'd say its one of the advantages >.
this was ronnie at his brilliant best, he is most definately snookers GOAT
41 ranking titles is a lot and he'll probably win a few more yet. Great season he's having already having won another Masters, 8th UK title and now the Grand Prix! O'Sullivan will always be number 1 even if he retires.
And Shangai Masters!
Ronnie is playing as good as ever...maybe even better. At his age, I hope we all get to see many more years of his mastery of this difficult game. The video and commentary was superb...a big thanks to those who participated in its production.
gettin high and watching snooker is my new favorite thing
Love the channel I live in Cyprus we r 2 hours ahead of you at my age it's getting late for me so thank you regards Howard from Cyprus
That really means a lot Howard, thanks for watching! Are there any snooker halls in Cyprus?
The last pink is so special! I've been following him since he was 14. You are the greatest ever snooker player Ronnie!
This was undoubtedly one of Ronnie's best performances ever. But was it really THE best? Ronnie has played so many sensational matches that it's hard to pinpoint the best of all time. For example, I remember one of Ronnie's matches against Ali Carter that he won 5-2, in which he played 5 centurys..including a 147. That was also an extraordinary performance. That must have been sometime before 2010. I think it was at the Ireland Open or something.
That was amazing, thank you for uploading kind Sir
HUH?????? I struggle to comprehend how it's even possible to perform at this level, even for him. The pure focus, the absolute Zen required to pull this off is astounding.
at 48 (he is exactly 25 days older than me) it's unbelievable ..
I watched this live on the night. And it is the best snooker i have ever seen. Ronnie was pure magic ❤
The best editing Ive seen in a snooker video ; well done
That is some statement and it means a lot - thank you. I'll continue as long as people enjoy it 👍
@@SnookerFanZonethis channel and Cesar Muroya are the only watchable snooker edits. Many thanks for your work
This game's just never going to be the same again once he does finally retire. Let's enjoy it while it lasts.
Thankyou for the upload! What an incredible performance… the editing made it seemless to watch too. Great job.
Thank you, really appreciate the feedback!
What did I just watch!! That was absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for posting! Great editing
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
This isn’t snooker its art
That was brutal man. Such perfection from Ronnie, makes the game look so easy. Has any player stayed on their chair for as long as Ding did here? Great video buddy, cheers :D
What a performance & thanks for the upload ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
This was the first ever snooker match I saw live. Now I’m worried I will never seen anything as good when I go again
Saw this live, was unbelievable how good it feels to see such an gameplay, perfection
Top tier match and editing. Keep up the fight.
Thanks, will do!
Beautifully edited. A joy to watch ❤️✨
Thanks for watching!
Pink at the end was like a cherry on top, omg I can't
Editing mastery. Brilliant
Like you said Stephen. You can't play the game better than this. I've been watching him play since he was a boy. My best friend was rooting for Stephen as we grew older.
The best I can remember seeing him play. Something clicked!!!
Thanks very much for the upload, probably the easiest edit of a session of the channel I'd guess...
The spectators were very lucky to witness this, beautiful, natural genius flow.
In my opinion, Ronnie is playing the best snooker of his career. There have been times when he was more flamboyant and astounding, but what he's doing now is a different kind of Ronnie. First off, he's playing more conservatively, not just letting his talent run the game. Second, he's strategically using long pots as a dagger into the heart of his opponent. Imagine being on the other side of what you consider a safe shot only to find he's potted it like he's playing on a pool table. Third, he's unwilling to let his opponents dictate the game he's going to play. Even though he's not the sharpest on any given day, he's willing to grind out a frame, then have the occasional run that can bring him a frame victory. He's finding new ways to win, and best of all, he's forcing his opponents to beat him, instead of his mind causing Ronnie to defeat himself. Look at his competitors: Trump, Higgins, Robertson. All the top players, they're powerless to compete with a man playing 3D chess to their checkers.
You're right, we're witnessing something that may never be repeated
Ronnie is one of the reasons why i believe in aliens...because hes not from this world. 😂
Thanks for the upload sir. Great edit.
No problem, glad you appreciate it 👍
I would argue that the O'Sullivan of the last few months is as good as he has ever been. Not just winning games with his A and B game, but tournaments as well. At that level, there really isn't much more can be done. Except another world title.
Very good editing, managed to keep some good commentary within a shortened version.
Much appreciated!
Great edit, thanks for respect the comments. When Ronnie's playing almost don't need to be edited due he play like a roket, awesome.
What a privilege to watch that performance... pure artistry!
You have to admire the generosity of Stephen's commentary - giving Ronnie full credit for his greatness without petty jealousy.
Great job on the editing part! Thoroughly enjoyed this and what a performance by the rocket
Great video editing, commentary, all on spot. This is one of if not THE greatest displays in the game of snooker, such an ease and confidence, when he reaches this level, he is UNSTOPABLE, and I love Ding and Trump and Higgins, but this is next level. I hope i get to see Ronnie play next year in Crucible, the talent of this magnitude should be enjoyed while he plays, eventough how its looking, he could be playing at the top of his game for many years to come. All hail the KING
Gotta love Stephen Hendry " I used be Quite good at Snooker Myself " Ha! Brilliant.
That last pink which "didn't mean much" - dearie me, absolute class.
unbelievable that...
The is fab.. ♥ I am soo happy that you made it a shorted yet complete version of it. Loved the entire match, the editting was super awesome.. I know that you had to pause, cut and do all that stuff on this video.. but I just appreciate this soo much♥ Love you.
Finally a channel that has the hosts narration and not some narrator in a box in the corner speaking in tongues.
That is the best editing I have ever seen on KZhead. Superb.
Superbly presented video - Thank You 👏
The single greatest performance EVER on a Snooker table. Even better than Ronnie O'Sullivan! I was shaking my head the entire time.
such a clean video what great editing !
Thank you so much!!
Wanna add myself, fine editing here, allowing to get loads of commentary in, and condensed the entire match into about 35mins. Deserves 10 x more subscribers. Keep up the great work - the snooker fans appreciate what you're doing boss.
Thanks, that's really kind of you and means a lot. Unfortunately my channel has come under attack by a company in the US called SuperBam who use bots. They have copyright claimed a large proportion or my material perhaps on behalf of WST - they target smaller channels that are seeing growth and higher views. Unfortunaly they don't watch the videos and assess whether it is "fair usage", they don't care . As a result KZhead have suspended me, and I will probably have to take down all the material including this upload. Currently this rogue company will be earning revenue from all my videos and they are well known for these tactics. They even had the cheek to claim two videos filmed by myself in the Crucible. Unfortunately in the current format I can't proceed, I will have to take down all my match edits, re-apply to KZhead and only upload my own footage from exhibitions and fan footage in the future.
Than you for your work! Just saw a video about the snooker rules and now that I understand it it’s really enjoyable
Very well put together. What a performance from Ronnie. Sublime snooker.
thanks for GREAT edit! This is how it should be done!
Most of us who play sports are lucky to find "The Zone" once, maybe twice in our lives. Ronnie's Zone is it's own alternate Universe.
One of the the greatest, cleanest snooker performances I’ve ever witnessed, probably THE greatest.. The Rocket at the top of his towering game, just annihilating Ding, who was game but didn’t have a chance, Ronnie pounced on his few mistakes and buried him. Historically great performance, albeit in a short, best of 11 format.
That’s about as well as I’ve seen anybody play ever in a best of 11 🎉 Outright I have memories of his play in the 2004 World’s getting very close to perfect, but this can’t be far behind.
Great set up to see each shot right after the other. Thankyou SFZ.
You're welcome, people seem to enjoy the short format. It's a balance between the short format and not losing the essence of the game.
Ronnie is improving year by year. 2nd half 2023 he has zoomed high. Ronnie - the best is yet to come.
I think ROS will have his best season yet! He is in another planet!
No more words to describe this guy
Great editing, thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Amazing to watch !
when ronnie is playing ! somehow it just sounds difetent ! thats crazy !! its the same table the same balls for everyone but when ronnie delivers the cue it just sounds and feels different
The word dominance comes to mind. What an amazing dissplay by the Rocket
What a performance, one of his best, and I saw a lot like all of you O'sullivan lovers!! ❤
I don't think there has ever been a better session of snooker. The only one that springs to mind is when Ronnie battered Ricky Walden 6-0 a few years back. That's worth watching again!
Fener on fire again! The spirit of 2017 is back!
Why tf are they gonna strike channels like this? Videos like these are the main reason I got into snooker and the official channels aren’t putting out matches edited this well. It’s like they don’t want to have the fan base grow and are blinded by greed. Thank you for putting this on KZhead I hope your issues are resolved.