Ronnie O’Sullivan beat David Lilley 4-1 to reach the last 64 of the English Open held earlier this week, as the fourth ranking event of the season commenced in Milton Keynes. The six-time world champion lost the opening frame to his amateur opponent but reeled off the subsequent four with rapid breaks of 65, 58, 80, and 100.
O’Sullivan will face another top-up competitor at the next hurdle of the English Open, with former Shoot Out champion Michael Georgiou standing in the Englishman’s way.
Day one’s action at the Marshall Arena revolved around the conclusion of the so-called…