World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Liu Linhao

Liu Linhao of China competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Liu Linhao of China competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England competes during the first round match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Liu Linhao of China at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)