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Referee Urged O'Sullivan to Finish 147 Break After Prize Query
At the 2010 World Open in Glasgow, snooker referee Jan Verhaas had to convince Ronnie O'Sullivan to complete a 147 break. O'Sullivan halted play to ask about a bonus prize for a perfect clearance, and upon learning there was no bonus, he initially refused to finish the frame against Mark King.
During the 2010 World Open in Glasgow, Ronnie O'Sullivan paused his frame against Mark King to inquire about a bonus prize for achieving a perfect 147 break. O'Sullivan, with only eight points, stopped to ask referee Jan Verhaas about the prize. Verhaas was unaware of any prize and asked officials, which delayed O'Sullivan's next shot by 90 seconds. Upon learning there was no bonus beyond the £4,000 for the tournament's highest break, O'Sullivan declared he would not complete the break. Despite this, the match continued, with O'Sullivan potting the pink ball.
Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan stopped during a frame at the 2010 World Open in Glasgow.
- O'Sullivan asked referee Jan Verhaas about a bonus prize for a 147 break.
- Verhaas was unaware of a bonus prize.
- O'Sullivan learned there was no bonus beyond the £4,000 high-break prize.
- O'Sullivan initially refused to complete the 147 break.
- Verhaas urged O'Sullivan to finish the frame for the fans.
- The incident occurred during a match against Mark King.