**NEWSFLASH: Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins Begin the New Year with Impressive Victories**
January 7, 2025 – The snooker world witnessed thrilling performances from two of its all-time greats as Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins started the new year with dominant wins.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, the 39-time ranking title winner, showed his brilliance in a commanding 6-1 victory over China’s Yan Bingtao at the 2025 Welsh Open qualifiers. O’Sullivan’s precision and composure were on full display, and despite a slow start, he found his rhythm to secure the win with ease. This marks O’Sullivan’s first match victory of the year, raising the bar for his bid to capture yet another major title.
Meanwhile, John Higgins, a four-time World Champion, began his 2025 campaign with an impressive 6-3 win over England’s Jack Lisowski in the same tournament. Higgins, known for his tactical prowess, kept Lisowski on the back foot with a series of clinical breaks. His victory signifies that the Scottish veteran remains a formidable contender in the world of snooker.
Both players, renowned for their ability to perform under pressure, have now set their sights on the upcoming events of the season, where they will continue to vie for snooker’s prestigious titles. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see whether O’Sullivan and Higgins can maintain their winning ways as they aim to add more silverware to their illustrious careers.