Jeddah – BETH | Friday, 15 August 2025
England’s Ronnie O’Sullivan leveraged his trademark composure to book a place in the Snooker Masters semi-finals, while Wales’ Mark Williams bowed out in a major upset.

Quarter-Final Recap

O’Sullivan 6–5 Kyren Wilson (dramatic comeback)

Elliot Slessor 6–5 Mark Williams (World No. 3 exits)

Neil Robertson 6–4 Ali Carter

Chris Wakelin 6–5 Barry Hawkins

Today’s semi-finalists: Ronnie O’Sullivan – Elliot Slessor – Neil Robertson – Chris Wakelin.

Quote of the Night

Slessor: “I’m proud to beat a champion player. I feel happy and confident—this will give me a big push before the semi-final.”

Event Notes

Strong attendance from Arab and African snooker federation leaders, with praise for Jeddah’s organization and hosting.

BETH Comment

Experience wins: O’Sullivan shows that mental tempo often matters more than ranking.

Hosting value: Saudi Arabia is cementing its status as a stage for elite mind-sport events.