TON IN A MILLION

Ronnie set to become the first player to take part in 100 matches at the Crucible

- HECTOR NUNNS

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN creates a Crucible centurion club of just one tomorrow – in the city he has made a second home. 

The Rocket is preparing to take on Belgium’s Luca Brecel as the world No.1 and defending champion bids for a record eighth world title.

But the quarter-final will also mark the 47-year-old’s 100th match in the iconic Sheffield venue.

Stephen Hendry, the other snooker legend with seven titles, stands on 90 and looks increasingly unlikely to make it back to the biggest stage, despite his recent comeback.

John Higgins took his own tally to 89 and counting by reaching the last 16. But as in so many other areas of the sport, O’Sullivan stands alone.