"O'Sullivan at his best" K. Doherty | Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Barry Hawkins | 2023 World Grand Prix L32

Impressive start from Ronnie, although it takes a few minutes to fine-tune his long potting―"O'Sullivan's small weakness," says Doherty. On the other hand, Barry struggles to find the high-quality performance he recently displayed at the Masters.
Match date: 17 January 2023
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[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

The standard of English snooker commentary is exceptional and truly adds to the overall enjoyment of the match. To all of you..........please keep it up.

[@prakasavigraha6104]

What a cocktail; Ronnie's amazing playing and Cesar's amazing editing. Such a treat !

[@waynewynnx7976]

Always impressed by the useful tips you've added, and some in conjunction with the commentaries to make it much easier to understand, also attention to detail such as trimming time between shots but not cutting the sentence of commentary until it's finished. Great work as always, my very top favourite channel for snooker vids 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CuteBoy-in6jq]

The king

[@castleanthrax1833]

Yes. Although much of the time the ends of the commentators sentences aren't that interesting, it gets quite frustrating when they get cut off mid-sentence.

[@soso3078]

Thanks Mr Muroya for this possibility to watch Ronnie play Some people say , they found that 90 per of videos are Ronnie - my answer is- because this is a high level channel and Ronnie’s playing a high level snooker!😊

[@CesarMuroya]

Thank you. In fact, it's only 58% (210 out of 363), though 65% for this year's videos :)

[@dylanmathers7221]

Yet again amazing work

[@quinktap]

Don't forget the referee? Stunning match. Ronnie in flow. What can one do?

[@kanataspunchingbag2973]

More like Hawkins at his worst tbh. Lost count on how many chance he had to clinch the 4th frame but he still lost it in the end. Thanks for the video anyway!

[@user-bn8wd7on2h]

昂昂

[@FloydMaxwell]

Thank you, Cesar. Hat tip on the end music remix.

[@jalalalbustami9105]

Amazing videos as usual!!

[@frenciscorodriguesmoreiram7999]

E muito bom assistir o Sullivan jogar e imocionates p min ele eo menhor do mudo

[@hasb826]

I really liked the quote at the beginning of the video. The snooker players' uniform, including the shiny shoes, although smart, looks a bit uncomfortable, especially the sleeves and collar. Why don't they make it more comfortable, I wonder.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Dress casual would be acceptable. When they wear collared "T-shirts," they look dressed up enough imo.

[@syednayeem9438]

Super ronnie boy u r a genius God bless u always take care

[@eamonnbyrne8400]

Like Barry as a player, but my god he had very bad day at the office in this match . Thanks' Cesar again, beautifully edited as ever. ☘

[@nuntana2]

My main issue with Barry, and Bingham; when they are off their game, they really do stink.

[@johnl4469]

Thanks Cesar, love what you do mate.

[@clifforddalton3067]

Beware Ronnie, there are some young incredible players coming along, players who can clear the board in one. I've followed you for you years as the best player ever, carry on as long as you can. You have given me so much pleasure Ronnie.

[@jadezee6316]

dude a champion in far more than clearing the board,,,in fact talent alone will never make you a champion..it is hard work being able to adjust and most importantly being able to perform under pressure....wait till these young new guns demonstrate any of that....then you can tell Ronnie to beware

[@mikezhang2602]

@@jadezee6316Time is the enemy of all things, and eventually Ronnie is going to lose his prime as all people do, however impressive and resilient his game may be.

[@alexanderjames6328]

@@mikezhang2602 Nevertheless! There will never be another Mr O'Sullivan, even if there is... you and I will be long gone.

[@alexanderjames6328]

@@jadezee6316 True, Jade! Mr O'Sullivan is the greatest snooker player - by far... but some folks still like to hate him.... which, I find quite sad.

[@rassamhauter421]

Ronnie the best player in the game I love him he is great

[@sagar.asrani]

Ronnie at 22:32 :D Priceless

[@fxexile]

ronnie : 😯😲😱

[@e.aenterprises105]

Subbed just for the editing. Thank you. Is that Velichkova as ref?

[@CesarMuroya]

It's Malgorzata Kanieska.

[@markanixon77]

The editing is brilliant. 👍 you’ve got my sub. Lol.

[@TheSateef]

Ronnie has to be some kind of snooker playing robot sent from the future

[@legollee800]

I would love to see more videos from other players. This is the best snooker channel on KZbin, but I found 90% of videos are Ronnie.

[@CesarMuroya]

Thank you. It's actually 58% (210 out of 363), though it's 65% for this year's videos :)

[@davidrobertson4184]

😂

[@castleanthrax1833]

Looking at Cesar's profile picture gives an indication of who he's likely to show.

[@cocktail7426]

​@@CesarMuroyalove the man behind this channel 😂❤

[@johnsrabe]

18:07 Ken is so right. We can all quibble about Ronnie or Higgins or Williams (and Trump and the rest) but we are witnessing a great time in snooker. (Plus we have our friend making great videos.)

[@stephenhoward4191]

what gets me about all the players they win sometimes , but what they are not or will never be is ros the goat!

[@waqarghulam3548]

Barry had center pocket phobia this match

[@frankdelar]

She is so pretty

[@ziyadbagharib7803]

Is it me or is this table especially slick..? The cue ball seems to keep going for a long time even as it loses a lot of pace. Do you think so?

[@carlkamuti]

Barry Hawkins is a seasoned and competent player, but by Christ his performance on this particular evening was embarrassing to watch. I'm sure he would've had a long, hard drink when this match was over.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Not Barry's best day at the office. You can't give anyone that many chances, let alone a guy like O'Sullivan.

[@xrude7875]

i think that was the worst i've ever seen Hawkins play . but when Ronnie's on , man he makes it look easy

[@johnsrabe]

Jud and the tie? He’s never heard of a tie clasp? Kids today.

[@TheShahran82]

the fact that Ronnie can play perfectly with both hands was really amazing. Truly a legend of this game

[@ababbington1]

Every player fears O’Sullivan. Selby, Higgins, Trump and others know he can just switch it on and it’s game over. It’s hard to play your natural game when faced with the goat.

[@ramalhoaraujo4786]

Com essas caçapas que passa um trem, até eu.faço isso

[@millsy1688]

80k views - 1k likes...? come on people show some love....❤

[@dannygjk]

I wish Barry Hawkins first name was Jim. Let's see if anyone gets it.

[@pugsnhogz]

Snooker players always love to say that their sport is so much harder than pool. In reality, they are just different disciplines with different emphases. Snooker players make some great long pots and have excellent pattern play, but I often feel their safeties are embarrassingly loose for world-class pros. They seem to just want to get the ball to the end rail, don't take much care/precision to actually leave the cue ball behind a color and just count on distance to make it hard on their opponent. All this just to say that each sport has its ups and downs. Silly to claim one is better than the other.

[@Mohdaffinezan]

My lagend 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-mq8tb7mx4w]

F... it's looks so dame easy when you watch Ronnie play

[@rahandahmed3129]

I learned something from this piece of content which is how good it is to win the viewers with a smart copy/caption but not reflecting it with the video. Habibi Ronnie is at his worst here not quote and unquote at his best !

[@steve-bodysolutions]

16:33 screw into pack

[@rengebimbus]

Miért lett mostohagyerek az eurosporton a snooker? Ki tud erről valamit?

[@phadley78tube]

I lost track of professional snooker for many years after 1992 but mote recently became aquainted with rocket Ronnie and am now a "believer" that he is, when playing his best, the best ever. I was surprised to hear the commentator say that Ronnie's long pot was a small weakness in his game. Maybe true, although that wasn't the impression I've got from watching him, although I've probably only been watching his more favorable performances. I would appreciate anyone else's insights or opinions on this! Cheers 😉👍

[@dougieroberts7045]

Snooker is steeped in tradition, most of that tradtion is completely unecessary nowadays, but it's unlikely to change.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I disagree. Some tournaments are already played in dress type T-shirts, and I wouldn't bet against that becoming the norm.

[@adrianosousa9648]

there's a ball for ronnie sullivan

[@najemtarik8203]

G Ô A T

[@smarysmart6136]

เยี่ยมครับ แต่ฮาวกิ้นแทงไม่ดีเท่าที่ควร

[@andrewwilliams1788]

Not O’Sullivan at his best at all Ken Doherty, missed quite a bit and Barry was woeful

[@illbeback2YT]

Get rid of the tie. It is not compatible with topsports.

[@tinkertailor7385]

Not Barry's best match. Seemed to have the yips.

[@user-su5su6ni4g]

Разломал Барри психологически. По плечу похлопал). Монстр.

[@imigepful]

25:30 why was this a free ball? He can see the red in full just by the pink.

[@shacharrachmany1102]

The criteria for free ball isn't seeing a red full ball but being able to hit at least one red from both its sides without colors getting in the way.

[@czarnpg]

Ronnie wasn't at his best. Hawkins was near his worst.

[@niddee1876]

ยอดฝีมือทั้งคู่จะให้น่าดูแบรีคิงต้องนำ

[@danielkahlhofer8074]

Barry has had a worse day...

[@nephewbob7264]

The referee has shiny hair.

[@aries3416]

Hawkins at his worst, what great chances he has missed he always been unlucky feel sorry for him

[@marksmith5532]

I noticed Ronnie O'Sullivan when they play against certain players he is very comfortable on the other hand when they meet players of the caliber of Luca Brecel he is less comfortable and is more nervous and does not as consistent in his game, because Ronnie knows that Luca Brecel is a player who will really take advantage of all the mistakes that Ronnie will make, Luca Brecel is just like Ronnie in a class apart and Luca by his great skill can destabilize any player he proved it against Ronnie O'Sullivan !

[@wayneanthonyholmes4437]

Class apart to Ronnie? He still lead Luca head to head 3-2..Last time prior Crucible Ronnie thrashed him 6-1..Give your head a good wobble mate.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I knew that was you before I read the screen name Wayne. You're the expert on head wobbling. Mind your manners and lose the insults you child.

[@marksmith5532]

@@user-xt6lj1xu2f I like Ronnie O'Sullivan because he is a very great player probably the greatest player of all time but we can also appreciate other players that does not mean that we want to make some players hated at the expense of others players, I really appreciate the game of Luca Brecel that does not mean that I do not like Ronnie O'Sullian, With that I wish you a beautiful day and be happy

[@masudbillah6196]

​​@@marksmith5532 Ronnie is the greatest of all time and at age 47 he can still beat the world champions like Luca. Nothing against Luca but don't even try to put those two on the same calibre. Ronnie at his peak is leagues above Luca in every way.

[@nathandavison286]

Come on stop it i like luca alot but he isn't anywhere near Ronnie's level nowhere near look at what hes doing at 48 masters uk and yesterday against trump in the final the guys the greatest in history even if he doesn't win a match again a frame again its done hes the greatest ronnie osullivan

[@markvancourt2071]

His best?!?! This is the act of trying to drum up interest in a lousy match by saying "best".

[@JackTalksTech]

I disagree with Ken. Definitely not at his best by any stretch.

[@mikeharland3358]

But saying that Ronnie was brilliant gets the views.

[@user-ng6gl3br8n]

差太多了

[@constructionsecrets8696]

Berry Hawkins is confused player always.

[@nathanaelpoupin1104]

O' Sullivan at his best?? Really??

[@ericashmusic8889]

Ludicrous that trump has to wear a tie that impairs his cue performance. Take it OFF !! & wear a painted one !