Always tough to lose but going into the week I would've been delighted to see Ronnie reach the final. Still, a brilliant week: two 147s, comeback wins and his resilience to battle back from 2-7 today, also up to No.4 in the rankings. Enjoyed the week now onto Wuhan next Sunday 🚀

Ronnie O’Sullivan 9️⃣-🔟 Neil Robertson. Neil Robertson is the Saudi Arabia Masters champion as he closes out the frame with a break of 91. Disappointing for the Rocket as he had his chances in the last 2 frames but couldn't get over the line.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan 9️⃣-9️⃣ Neil Robertson. The way this week has gone it was inevitable that this match would go to a decider as Neil takes it with a break of 101. Ronnie after potting a brilliant long red seemed to be on his way but the split into the pack didn't leave him on one

Ronnie's split luck has been rotten this week. .

Ronnie O’Sullivan 9️⃣-8️⃣ Neil Robertson. For the first time in the match the Rocket hits the front with a frame winning break of 64. And more importantly he moves within a frame of the title. Come on Ronnie 1 more! 🚀

Ronnie O’Sullivan 8️⃣-8️⃣ Neil Robertson . After a 38 minute frame that went the distance it's the Rocket who takes it who a superb mid range Brown. That was massive. It's a best of 3 frames from here! . 2 more Ronnie 🚀

Ronnie O’Sullivan 7️⃣-8️⃣ Neil Robertson. Robertson stops the rot as he knocked in one of his trademark long pots and followed it up with a break of 75. Where at the business stage of the match now, hopefully Ronnie can win the next frame and keep Neil on 8.

Ronnie O’Sullivan 7️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. The Rocket is on the charge as he levels up the match with a break of 80. From 7-2 down to now all square is incredible!. Come on Ronnie 3 more to go!!

Ronnie O’Sullivan 6️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. It's 4 frames in a row from our guy and now is just one back as he takes the frame with breaks of 47 and 57. Ronnie looks absolutely dialled in and has hit a purple patch. Keep it going 🚀

Ronnie O’Sullivan 5️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. Absolutely brilliant from the Rocket as he wins the mini session with a break of 89. GAME VERY MUCH ON! 🚀

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Ronnie O’Sullivan 4️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. The Rocket cuts more into Robertson lead as he takes the frame with a break of 97. Cueing much better, scoring and winning the frames in one visit is always going to help, so far so good. Last frame before the interval and it's massive!

Ronnie O’Sullivan 3️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. Century number 1300 for the Rocket 🚀. Much better from Ronnie as he takes the frame in one visit in no time at all, probably would've won the last frame as well if he landed on the red. Keep it going 🚀

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-7️⃣ Neil Robertson. Robertson extends his lead further as he takes the frame with a break of 97. Ronnie ran out of position on 33 and took on the red out of frustration which he missed. You just knew Neil win frame in that visit with the way he's been playing.

Underway for tonight's session. He's come back many times this week but if Ronnie is to have any chance he has to win this mini session.

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-6️⃣ Neil Robertson. Incredible session from Robertson as he takes the frame with a break of 61 to have a commanding lead heading into tonight. With the calibre of player Neil is 4 frames down would be a tall order to come back from here. Back out at 5:30pm.

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-5️⃣ Neil Robertson. Robertson guarantees himself a lead heading into tonight as he takes the frame with a break of 40. Neil's safety game is really strong and it's forcing the errors. Last frame of the session coming up and you feel it's a big one for Ronnie

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-4️⃣ Neil Robertson. Robertson restores his two frame advantage as he takes the frame with breaks of 41 and 34. Neil's safety game is on point and is forcing Ronnie to take on long pots which he keeps missing and the Aussie is picking up the pieces.

Ronnie O’Sullivan 2️⃣-3️⃣ Neil Robertson. Great response after the interval from the Rocket as he takes the frame with a break of 67. Neil got in first but a rare miss from him gave an opportunity for Ronnie which you felt he needed to take and so he did.

Ronnie O’Sullivan 1️⃣-3️⃣ Neil Robertson. Robertson takes a lead as they head to the interval with a break of 81 . Ronnie's long potting hasn't been good so far as he missed another and with the way Neil is cueing you don't want to be handing him easy starters.