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A maximum break (also known as a maximum, a 147, or orally, a one‑four‑seven) is the highest possible break in snooker in normal circumstances [a] and is a special type of total clearance. A player compiles a maximum break by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks for 120 points, followed by all six colours for a further 27 points.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has made fifteen official maximum breaks in professional competition, [1] the highest number completed by any player. This total only includes maximum breaks that have been ratified by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA); it does not include maximums compiled in exhibition matches, or in events that are not sanctioned by the world governing body.
O'Sullivan was made an OBE in the New Year Honours list in 2016, for services to snooker. [143] [144] O'Sullivan has been a supporter of the Labour Party. [145] [146] But in June 2024, he endorsed Faiza Shaheen, the independent candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, in the 2024 General Election. [147] [148]
Ronnie O’Sullivan capped off a dominant performance against Allan Taylor with a 147 to complete his 4-0 second-round victory. O’Sullivan went into the match against Taylor under pressure to ...
Ding made just the fourth maximum break in Masters history but O’Sullivan triumphed 6-3 in the first-round clash at Ally Pally
The 2000 Scottish Open (officially the 2000 Regal Scottish Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament, that was held from March to April 2000 at the AECC, Aberdeen, Scotland. [1] Stephen Hendry , was the defending champion but he lost 2–5 in the last 16 to Matthew Stevens .
Ronnie O'Sullivan made the 73rd official maximum break during his match against Mark King. This was O'Sullivan's record 10th official 147, [ 2 ] however he had to be persuaded by referee Jan Verhaas to play the final black , as he became aware that there was no distinct prize money for a maximum break in the tournament and planned to end his ...
Throw in the multiple maximum 147 breaks he made during a series of exhibitions in Wales around the new year and the four-time world champion suddenly looks like the form horse as the best in the ...