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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Heartbreak for Ronnie O'Sullivan as he loses out to Neil Robertson and on £500k in final-frame thriller
NEIL ROBERTSON held off a spirited comeback from Ronnie O'Sullivan to land a £500,000 desert jackpot in a final-frame thriller. The Australian cueist, 43, secured the biggest pay cheque of his career as he beat the Rocket 10-9 in a wonderful Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final. 2 2 Robertson, who was dominant in the afternoon session, led 7-2 and was only three frames away from the victory in the so-called 'fourth major'. Maximum Man O'Sullivan, 49, won five frames in a row – his 139 in frame 10 was the 1300th century of his career – to level up at 7-7. Yet despite going 9-8 down following his opponent's fightback, the Thunder from Down Under did not lose faith in Jeddah. And following an O'Sullivan error, he capitalised with a superb break of 87 in a nervy clincher. It was the second year running that this title had gone down to a final frame. It was Robertson's 26th ranking tournament victory, his second this calendar year, and frame 19 was the most expensive in snooker history – worth £300,000 to the winner. When Robertson became champion of the world in 2010, he earned £250,000 for his troubles. But the Saudis have stumped up half a million quid for this tournament, now in its second year, to rival the same fee for the current Crucible conqueror. Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters Prize Money O'Sullivan, using a new cue for this season, will not be too disappointed by his performance in the Kingdom. He will fly back to his new base in Dubai with £200,000 for being the finalist at this nine-day event, a £147,000 147 bonus plus an extra £33,333 for getting the event's high break. That is because on Friday evening he hit TWO 147s in the 6-3 semi-final win over fellow Englishman Chris Wakelin. It was an incredible feat – it had only ever been done once before in professional snooker – and he has earned a whopping bonus off the World Snooker Tour. Welshman Jackson Page hit two maximums in World Championship Qualifying in Sheffield, but O'Sullivan's pair of clearances came in a best-of-11 frames match. For Robertson, he gets to enjoy the glory of success as well as the cash. Speaking after the victory, he said: "I cannot possibly explain in words what it means. 'To play Ronnie in a final of this magnitude when I was a kid in Australia, I could never have dreamt of that. 'The way he came back, my God, being in this arena was the last place I wanted to be. 'It was incredible. The frame he won to go 8-8, the brown was absolutely incredible. He was unlucky in the last frame. 'If he lands on the ball at 9-8, it's all over. I'm incredibly grateful to be able to share this stage with him. 'It's not about winning and losing, it's about me doing my best and putting on a great match for everyone. The crowd got their money's worth these last two years. 'I think this surpasses the World Championship win. I have had to answer a lot of questions. 'Can I beat someone like Ronnie in a final of this magnitude? To beat him with so much on the line, it's definitely my best win.' While O'Sullivan said: 'Neil deserved his victory. He was the better player. I tried to hang up to him, make a game of it. 'I was pleased I did that tonight. At 6-2 down, he outplayed me. At 7-2 it looked like it was an early night. 'I'm pleased to take it a little bit longer. Neil played the best snooker all week. 'I came here and would have been happy to win a couple of matches. So, to get to the final, I'm very, very happy. You cannot be too greedy. I am disappointed I didn't win.'
Time Out
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Australia's Thunder From Down Under heads to Macau for a sizzling June
It's about to get steamy in Macau as Australia's Thunder From Down Under is bringing its raunchy show back to Macau this June! Coming straight from Las Vegas, this world-famous male revue is set to perform in Macau for three nights only, serving up a night of hot dance moves with a side of muscles. Tickets are selling fast, so here's everything you need to know before booking. Dates and showtimes of Thunder From Down Under in Macau This sellout show is taking place for three nights, with six performances in total: June 27 (Friday): 8pm June 28 (Saturday): 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm June 29 (Sunday): 3pm and 6pm Ticket prices of Thunder From Down Under in Macau Tickets start at $300 (MOP or HKD), with different tiers and perks available. Here's the breakdown: Standard seating: $300 Mid-tier seats: $470 VIP: $700 (with a complimentary glass of Champagne and premium seats) Extra tip: Present your ticket or ticket stub on the day of the show to get 15 percent off at designated restaurants. There are several ticketing platforms where you can get tickets, these include: Galaxy Ticketing (get tickets here) Daimai (Chinese only – get tickets here) Macau Ticket (get tickets here) (get tickets here) K11 (get tickets here) Thunder From Down Under Macau venue For the first time, the Thunder From Down Under show will be held at G Box at Galaxy Macau, an immersive black-box theatre designed for intimate, high-octane performances. There are only 400 seats up for grabs per show, so every spot is meant to feel like a front row seat, with a "zero-distance" experience as the hunks bring their A-game to the audience. What is Thunder From Down Under? Having toured 25 cities worldwide, including stops in Russia, the UK, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, Thunder From Down Under is an all-male, Australian dance revue straight from Las Vegas. Think thumping music, jazz and street dance moves, stage effects, high-energy athleticism, and cheeky audience interaction – all jammed within a 75-minute show designed for a wild night out. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where is G Box at Galaxy Macau? The G Box theatre is located on 1/F (1003) of the Pearl Lobby at Galaxy Macau in Cotai. Is the show only for women? Nope! While the audience may predominantly be women, anyone over the age of 18 can attend. How long is the show? Approximately 75 minutes of non-stop entertainment. Is there a dress code? There is no strict dress code, but attendees are encouraged to glam up for a fun night out.
