Riyadh Season Snooker Championship 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O’Sullivan in semi-final action later, Judd Trump OUT

Big Brec

It was a huge night for Luca Brecel, who has not enjoyed a strong 2024.

The 2023 world champion looked more like his old self in a thrilling 4-3 win over Kyren Wilson.

Brecel said: "This is exactly what I need, to win these games against top players like Kyren.

"I have always been someone who can play well under pressure. Last time here I got to the final, I was really focused.

"This time it's the same, from the start I have been really up for it.

"Maybe if I was like that in every event it would be better for my career. But it's difficult to be that motivated all the time." 

Judd trumped

It was a disappointing night for World No. 1 Judd Trump, who crashed out against veteran Mark Williams.

In a rematch of their thrilling Saudi Arabia Masters final, the three-time world champ claimed revenge on Trump in a tense final frame.

Williams cleared the table to record a 4-3 win and set up a semi-final with Luca Brecel.

Yesterday's results

• Mark Selby 2-4 Mark Allen
• Kyren Wilson 3-4 Luca Brecel
• Judd Trump 3-4 Mark Williams
• Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-0 Ding Junhui

O'Sullivan reacts to win

Following his 4-0 victory against Ding Junhui last night, Ronnie O'Sullivan told DAZN: “I’m fresh as a daisy. I love the lifestyle here.

"Life doesn’t begin until 5 o’clock at night, I’m enjoying the Saudi way of living.

“I’ve enjoyed the last three tournaments, I’ve found a way to feel comfortable at the table which is great.

“There was certain stuff I wasn’t very good at, I had to tighten up on my safety. I’ve been working with Lee Walker who has pointed some stuff out to me and I can feel the difference.

“You just have to have that mentality of grinding away, forget the good and bad stuff and keep playing. Hopefully pick some silverware up.”

What is the prize money?

A whopping £785,000 will be up for grabs in Saudi Arabia as 12 stars look to land a huge payday.

Here is a full breakdown of the pot:

• Winner: £250,000
• Runner-up: £125,000
• Semi-finals: £75,000
• Quarter-finals: £50,000
• Round two: £25,000
• Round one: £5,000
• Total: £785,000

A separate $1MILLION (£792,000) will be awarded to any player who becomes the first to score an extraordinary 167 break.

Ronnie reacts

O'Sullivan told DAZN: "I'm fresh as a daisy. I love the lifestyle here. Life doesn't begin until 5 o'clock at night, I'm enjoying the Saudi way of living.

"I've enjoyed the last three tournaments, I've found a way to feel comfortable at the table which is great.

"There was certain stuff I wasn't very good at, I had to tighten up on my safety. I've been working with Lee Walker who has pointed some stuff out to me and I can feel the difference.

"You just have to have that mentality of grinding away, forget the good and bad stuff and keep playing. Hopefully pick some silverware up."