Surely the greatest snooker player to have ever lived.

That “I don’t wanna smile” from Selby just shows the sportsmanship he knows he’s lost but he knows this is an amazing moment in snooker history

Reminds me of my break last week, I was on my way to 147, just missed the second red.......

That smile from selby in the start...he knew it’s gonna be 147

Mark Selby is a real sportsman ...even on Ronnies 147 he was clapping

I actually think this is O'Sullivan's most picture-perfect 147. After the first black he was inch perfect on practically every shot. Never had to consider playing for a different colour or pull out a great shot to keep it going at any stage.

I never tire of watching this 147.

Ronnie is without a doubt the best to ever do it !!!

Moments like this are something I love about Snooker. At some point, rather early on, Mark Selby recognizes that he's lost the match, and he's processing that. But at the same time, by an inescapable impulse, he's rooting for Ronnie, and he wants him to get this maximum just as much as the rest of us, while Ronnie battles himself.

Lovely to see retrospectively. Selby looks comfortably respectful and in admiration of Ronnie at this point of time and gracious in the defeat.

The world of ‘Snooker’ is something entirely foreign to me, yet when I watch this man Ronnie O’ Sullivan when he gets down on that table and make impossible shots seem like child’s play to me it riles me up wanting to go play a game of 8 ball with my buds knowing i’ll never be at this level of game and talent but just enjoying the game cause it’s truly a marvel to play.

Remarkable how one can make it look so easy with all the stakes behind… He is definitely the greatest.

If you’re tied with Ronnie going into the deciding frame, the chances of him scoring a maximum increase significantly. And there’s nothing you can do about it except sit back and marvel at the history you are about to witness.

The speed he does it at?!?! .. he accelerates through it. Sublime.

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Not only one hell of a snooker player known for his high number of century breaks, but a unique personality and a man of a century as well.

A maxi at 8 minutes and forty seconds 😱 and to have not one but TWO reds a few inches from the blue ball line, in a maximum attempt is even more impressive because the LENGTH the cue has to travel in those late shots on route down to the black. The red along the cushion however is the most underrated of all though. Most PROS miss that shot 8 times out of 10. But he never breaks his stride .. his rhythm is flawless.. And to do it at such a pressure moment - and against a tuff opponent.. Ronnie O’Sullivan is simply a one-of-a-kind athlete.. like Ted Williams in his prime: the Greatest Hitter Who Has Ever Lived. Simply the Best 🏆💪☺️

the GOAT without any shadow of doubt, what a man....that 147 was off the radar....

The greatest player ever to pick up a snooker cue in the history of the universe, since the beginning of time.

deciding frame and still can make 147, surely the greatest player ever

Legendary player of all time...♥️❤️♥️❤️

Still can't believe that opening black went in

The first black at the middle of the table looked so impossible to me at first. It clashed the jaw before going dawn into the hole. Ronnie knew well how to get it done. Fantastic!

To do this in a final frame decider is on another level! Pure genius!!!

At 48, he looks as good , if not better than he ever was. This guy could be winning tournaments aged 60😊

Unbelievable, there will never be any one like Ronnie O'Sullivan again

Greatest player that has ever lived. 147 in a decider.WOW. Won his I think 38 ranking event only recently beating Neil Robertson who’s a class act himself.

07:17 I love the way that Selby`s face is full of joy even though he lost, but the way he looks at Ronnie, it is evident that he is enjoying every bit of Ronnie`s show, and the way that he stood up at the end, really wanting that black to go in.

лучший максимум Ронни в полуфинале в решающем фрейме и с неуступчивым соперником.Я смотрел прямую трансляцию этого матча это было нечто

i love how mark stood up before the last stort and start clapping and appreciating the guy is a legend an a great player too ❤

Selby knew he was witnessing one of those special moments when Ronnie displays his genius snooker skills. He even stood up before he took the last shot out of pure respect 👍🏾

Not just the greatest snooker player ever but possibly the greatest sportsman ever!!to dominate for 30 years is just unbelievable and he’s still going strong.hes done a 147 in 5 mins to in a world championship.

Гений!… не устаю наслаждаться именно этим максимумом Ронни

What an absolute champion.. the best to ever play the game imo and the best character also

Never ever will there be another player like him totally different level and a pleasure to watch.

Ronnie makes what could potentially be a boring sport to watch absolutely riveting!

Whether it's "good to be lucky" or "lucky to be good" -- that was a penultimate match and a masterful finish. One could not ask for more.

I've played pool for many years (not too good) and always played position for the next shot. But this guy, when he looks at a table, appears to have his position shots aimed for the whole table. This is like watching Rembrandt paint one of his masterpieces.

Always great to watch, at his best he's unplayable. Such a gifted player. God given.

Ronnie makes dreams come true. A moment immortalized in snooker history.

We are all lucky to have witnessed such greatness.

When the first black went in the pocket, Selby knew the writing was on the wall.

Respect for Ronnie ... Selby being a real sportsman by clapping! To be honest! Once opponent passes 80 point & you know! Game is done! It's better to enjoy that game & learn or improvise. I mean! Almost everyone do the same.

Greatest player ever! 🐐

Incredible display of skill, brilliance n focus GOAT

Watching all i can on Ronnie at min, the Man is a Snooker God. The GOATS GOAT

Awesome play by Ronnie O'Sullivan, but that was so great to see Mark Selby stand up to watch the last black ball go in and clap like for Ronnie!

Long live Ronnie O' 'Sullivan, As we admire, participate and injoy his stunning greatest, we must it to the future. generation.

Always great to watch again and again ... He is the King ... What a break

How deciding frames has Ronnie pulled off a century or a 147. So lucky to have watched him over his career. Adamant hendry fan but this guy is the goat.

The best snooker player of all time!

16 years later and he is still at the top, incredible...

That fifth red! Thats something that only Ronnie plans to do, in that kind of crucial moment. Maybe Trump, but just maybe. You must have a balls that are size of that red. And confidence that measures in no real number. Absolutely his trademark and something that will stay in Selbys head forever. Just like that awkward frame in Ronnie's last World Champion title. I like to compere his clutch game with Djokovic. When it matters most you show your full potency and brilliance. Just like Novak against Roger in couple occasions. Just pure brilliance that freezes the mind of opponent. Like, WTF JUST HAPPENED! And the game is over just by one lucid move. Rocket, you are as much GOAT as it could be.

Fenômeno de técnica e de autocontrole.

That IS the true definition of a Champion! Thanx 4 sharin!!!

Tá doido caboclo esse é o SULLIVAN sendo SULLIVAN 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The best ever! Legend

We've all been blessed to be around in this era when Ronnie has showcased he's talent. What a player and entertainer

At 2:20 The 5th Red Ronnie pots along the cushion can only be truly appreciated by an avid player of the beautiful game of Snooker. It’s half way along the six foot rail, and NOT glued to the cushion.. just a millimeter off. DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW DIFFICULT THAT SHOT IS TO MAKE?!?!?! 😱 Everyone talks about the flashy shots that players make but it’s THOSE shots I appreciate the most!!! And if he misses it, loses the frame / set / match 100%. Just unbelievable watching him at full flow in the peak of his career!!! 👏👏👏☺️👌

With his unbelievable cue ball control he makes this look so easy. Like him or not he is a perfectionist.

Acho dificel aparecer um tao bom quanto Ronnie, para mim o THE BEST.

This type of players born in centuries....❤️♥️❤️♥️

Ronnie O'Sullivan é o Michelagelo da sinuca 🎱

The fact the first place caught the jaw and still went in amazes me to this day. Incredible from the 🐐

John Virgo - the best snooker commentator

Next level of confidence seen in Ronnies game 👍

147 in a deciding game is the ultimate level of cold blood state of mind. Ronnie stress management in this situations is just from another world

Que envidia de haber podido estar ese momento allí

147's come so easy to the Genius that is Ronnie O'Sullivan he makes it look so Effortless when Ronnie is in the right mood to wanna play their ain't many players in the game that can live with him he just takes it to a level that can't be touched

I enjoy when the crowd isn’t quite sure if a shot was difficult enough to warrant applause

So few things to be proud of in the UK these days. Nice to see an exception......

Perfeito em todos os lances das jogadas.

The greatest 🙌

The legend that is rocket 🚀 continues to defy the years 🙌

Remember watching this live. Where has the time gone?! Ronnie the greatest player ever now, albeit that took a while to be decided from this tournament. And Mark has had an amazing career. Brilliant to watch!

Would there be anyone better to lift up a que an master this extremely difficult game we all love to watch, an then tru to play!!!! O'sullivan is the benchmark... even at 48, he's still a top notch contender at most major competitions... definitely one of a kind, we'll struggled to see another in our lifetime 😮

Ronnie is quite a Symphony on baize, remarkable player 👌

I remember that the prize money 💰 for a 147 break used to be £147,000

Never tire watching this frame always gives me goosebumps

What made this great was how he fearlessly took on that first red - with so much at stake. Supreme skill, combined with stones of Damascus steel.

Ronnie is pure perfection in motion, he is as magical as a Mozart symphony, a riveting genius at work, displaying skill with surgical precision. It’s more than a piece of legendary artwork, he is the absolute God of snooker, no one compares to his unique record, his jaw dropping achievements and amazing longevity. Incredibly today, at the age of 47, he is the reigning World Snooker Champion! Undeniably, THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

I love this 147 of Ronnie the best.

"Nothing comes that easy" Famous last words.

I have to agree he is truly amazing I wish someday I could meet him

This man is a beast

Under 8 minutes still very impressive

Absolute legend

The best ever,those 3 games against Selby were ridiculous.

Selby is always bitter at Ronnie as he’s knows Ronnie is the best ever

The best ever! Rocket

“Watching the Maestro, never gets old”…. :-)

*2nd May 2022 - Congratulation to Ronnie on his 7th World Crown equalling Stephen Hendry !*

What a player !! Unbelievable. How come be a such perfectionist. Its always been a treat to watch this game again and again. Master Class from Ronnie 😍

That was a hard earned 147! A couple of insanely difficult shots.

Still be waiting to this day for Peter Ebdon to finish!! And this was 15 yrs ago! Best snooker player to ever play easily. Imagine what it must have been like when him and Jimmy were out their boxes playing for fun at home? Amazing playing for sure

Two giants of the game.. love the respect. Judd STILL has some big shoes to fill.. incredible to even think that.. but he's only got 1 WC to his name....

Just unreal. Given the context of the match to pull that off was mad. As Clive said hadn't been at his best either!

Ronnie is king of snooker not can beat him easily🤙🏻👑

Always come back to this, remember the bbc didn’t even have it on live! Saturday night it was

Seen this a few times. It always stays a joy to wafch.

The GOAT