Ronnie O’Sullivan is one of the greatest snooker players of all-time, but even by his standards, the 2023/24 season has been one to remember. Currently World Number 1, O’Sullivan has won 5 events since the latest campaign began, including Triple Crown tournaments The Masters and UK Championship. Such sparkling form has not only added to O’Sullivan’s aura of invincibility, but also presented him with a chance to achieve a rare first later this month – to win all 3 Triple Crown events in one season.
Snooker’s Triple Crown consists of the sport’s 3 biggest and most prestigious events: the UK Championship, The Masters, and the World Snooker Championship. While 11 players have won all 3 tournaments over the course of their career, only 3 (Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, and Mark Williams) have achieved the accolade in a single season. This month, at the World Snooker Championship, “The Rocket” Ronnie O’Sullivan will have a chance to add his own name to this exclusive list.
In 2024, the World Snooker Championship will take place between 20 April – 6 May at its longtime home in Sheffield – the Crucible Theatre. It will be the 48th year in a row that the competition has been staged at the intimate and atmospheric venue.
Alongside O’Sullivan, the very best players in the game will take up their cues for this year’s World Championship as part of the strongest field of the year. Among the stars in action will be World Number 2 Judd Trump, Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, Mark Selby, Mark Williams, Ali Carter, and defending champion Luca Brecel.
Tickets for the 2024 World Snooker Championship are incredibly popular and most official tickets sold out quickly, however, a wide range of reseller seats are still available. At present, Standard tickets can be found for around £104, while Premium seats, which include premier views, a fan radio and official programme, are available from £266.
From underdog stories to superstar dominance, the 2024 World Snooker Championship is all set up to be another thrilling edition of this historic Triple Crown event where history is made and careers are defined. While the entire field will have an equal shot at glory when they begin their tournament journey on 20 April, all roads will likely lead through O’Sullivan, and it’s hard to bet against The Rocket.
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